Abstract
We present an immunoassay microarray flow-through system for the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) analysis of bacteria. The system has been constructed to support and automatize the nondestructive in situ analysis of different microorganisms in aqueous environment. After the immobilization of the desired antibodies to an activated PEG-coated surface, the chip is placed into the flow cell which is then flushed with the contaminated sample. Finally, colloidal metal nanoparticles are added and the cells are detected label-free by SERS. Here, we introduce the successful imaging of single microorganisms in the flow cell as well as the quantification of microorganisms in water by SERS mapping with a linear range between 4.3∈×∈103 to 4.3∈×∈105 cells/mL. The method has potential for routine application, e.g. for drinking water control.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2663-2667 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry |
Volume | 402 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2012 |
Keywords
- Flow cell
- Microarray
- Microorganisms
- SERS