Table 2.

Advantages of modern label-free biosensors over similar analytical label-based devices

Advantages	References
Simplified pattern of analysis	[3, 46, 48, 73, 79, 80]
Shortened analysis duration (rapid response time)	[7, 78, 81, 82]
Lower analysis cost	[7, 59, 83, 84]
Reduced consumption of organic solvents	[30, 61, 77, 85]
Portability and small dimensions	[30, 40, 71, 80]
No qualified medical personnel required	[3, 7, 36, 61, 80, 82, 85]
Opportunity of quantitative measuring of biomolecules in the real-time mode	[25, 26, 77, 82, 84]
Detection of target analytes in natural forms, without modifications and labels	[22, 30, 71, 81, 83]
High sensitivity	[22, 25, 26, 40, 61, 80, 82]
Direct measurement of analytes	[40, 48, 61, 83]
Opportunity of detecting small molecules	[3, 7, 25, 26, 40, 78]
Opportunity of multiplexing	[59, 61, 73, 85]
Access to kinetic and thermodynamic parameters	[22, 26, 36, 80, 83]