| abstract |
The present application provides a surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) active reagent and method for detecting one or more analytes in a sample. In the diagnosis of infectious diseases in patients, or in the detection of toxins, bacteria, viruses, pathogens, hormones, cytokines, antigens, antibodies or illegal drugs in biological samples, the SERS active reagent is suitable, sensitive and easy in use. Such methods can be performed by police, soldiers or medical personnel in the field and require no specialized training. |