Includes bibliographical references and index.

Elements of organic chemistry -- Elements of biochemistry -- Biochemical assays and sequencing techniques -- Planar technology -- Polymer technology -- Back-end technologies -- Fluid dynamics in microfluidic circuits -- Microfluidic building blocks -- Surface functionalization -- Electronic detection -- Optical detection -- Building blocks for genetics -- Appendixes: 1. Convention for organic formulas and molecules stereographic representation -- 2. Building blocks of proteins -- 3. Conventions for mathematical notations -- 4. Time-scale separation method -- 5. Elements of bio-electrochemistry -- 6. Detection requirements of selected clinical blood tests.