We’re excited to announce that Uniogen has been granted US Patent for a groundbreaking optical innovation designed to elevate the performance of lateral flow (LF) test strip readers (US Patent No. US12228743B2).

At the heart of this invention is a novel optical component that creates a homogenized and freely formed excitation light spot, precisely focused across the entire test line area. This results in maximized signal intensity – ensuring that all bound label molecules are detected with the highest sensitivity possible.

What makes it exceptional

The patented technology

• Applies to all excitation light wavelengths – from ultraviolet (UV) to visible and infrared (IR) light.
• Is compatible with all detection technologies using excitation light like fluorescence, time-resolved fluorescence (TRF) and Upcon® (Uniogen proprietary photon upconversion technology).
• Increases significantly the detection accuracy and precision in LF measurements.

A corresponding European patent is pending.