TABLE II.
Performances of linear array constriction-based leukocyte separation methods.
| Obstruction-based separation method | Throughput (μl/min) | Feature size (μm) | Sample dilution ratio | Separation efficiency (%) | Particle capture | On-chip analysis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microfabricated membrane | 16.66 | 4 | 0 | ∼27.4 | Yes | Yes | 51 |
| Pillar N-flow | 15–50 | 5.5 | 0 | ∼18–25 | Yes | Yes | 54 |
| Weir N-flow | 3–15 | 3 | 0 | 60 | Yes | Yes | 42 |
| Pillar T-flow | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | >97 | No | No | 33 |
| Weir T-flow | 10 | 2.4 | 10 | 27.4% | No | No | 53 |
| Current device | 1–20 | ∼1.5 | 20 | 82 | Yes | Yes | … |