Cassette Assembly
What it is
Cutting laminated cards into strips and loading them into cassettes, panel cups or other housings.
How it works
Cards are cut to width, strips inserted into housings with correct orientation, and each device visually inspected.
Why it matters
Correct orientation and seating prevent flow failure and invalid results in the field.
Key components
- Strip cutting
- Cassette / panel loading
- Visual inspection
Applications
- Cutting laminated cards into strips
- Loading strips into cassettes, panels or cups
What affects performance
- Strip cutting accuracy
- Cassette seating and orientation
- Visual inspection
Limitations
- Improper seating causes invalid results
- Cutting tolerance affects fit
Common failure modes
- Improper strip seating causes invalid results
- Orientation error misroutes the sample
- Cutting tolerance affects fit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cassette assembly? Cutting strips and loading them into housings with correct orientation and inspection.
Related knowledge
References
- Posthuma-Trumpie GA, Korf J, van Amerongen A. Lateral flow (immuno)assay: its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Anal Bioanal Chem. 2009;393(2):569-582.
- 胶体金免疫层析法定性检测试剂技术审评要点（NMPA technical review）. ivdmat.com.
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Written by the Progene Bio Technical Team · Last reviewed: 2026-09-12