T2Dx Instrumentation

T2Dx™ instruments are based on the same proven technology used for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Because conventional MRI instruments are used for whole-body imaging, they require large magnets and coils and complex electronics, limiting their range of application. However, T2Dx instruments analyze microliter sample volumes and therefore require much smaller magnets and coils, and less complex electronics. For these reasons, T2Dx instruments can be small and portable.

 

When the molecular or cellular target is in the presence of T2 Biosystems nanoparticle assay, a change in a characteristic signal is produced that can be measured by magnetic resonance detectors.  These detectors consist of miniaturized magnets, detection coils, and spectrometers and are specifically tailored to provide a rapid output of the nanoparticle assay result.

Engineering efforts at T2 Biosystems are focused on making portable, miniaturized magnetic-resonance based readers with accompanying fluidics and electronics systems.