CapSense-Flex ↗
A capillary chip incorporating a molecularly imprinted cortisol sensor.
ACS Sensors · 2026Singapore · Hormone biosensing
Bringing hormone sensing closer to everyday care.
Hormetrix is developing a small-sample hormone sensing platform, starting with cortisol. Capillary microfluidics and synthetic polymer receptors bring quantitative measurement onto a compact chip.
Research prototypes · Product in development
THE CAPILLARY SENSING CONCEPT
01 Sample / 02 Transport / 03 Recognition / 04 Readout
Published foundations
Two peer-reviewed papers, 2026
ACS Sensors and Chemical Engineering Journal.
Recognition chemistry
Antibody-free by design
Synthetic receptors for the cartridge platform. Ambient shelf life remains to be established.
Where we build
Singapore, for Asia-Pacific
Close to the region's clinical and manufacturing base.
The gap
Repeated measurements can reveal a fuller picture.
Hormetrix is exploring how smaller samples and a simpler workflow could make repeated hormone measurement more practical. The first focus is cortisol, with other hormone targets subject to separate development and validation.
Our goal is to support measurements collected at defined times, with performance assessed against established laboratory methods. Clinical usefulness must be demonstrated for each intended application.
Fig. 1 — Conceptual workflows; not a turnaround-time comparison
How it works
From a small sample to an electrical measurement.
01
A drop of sample
A small sample enters the chip. Collection and preparation requirements depend on the assay and sample type.
02
Capillary transport
The channel draws the sample along by capillary action alone. No pumps, no valves, no moving parts to fail.
03
Imprinted recognition
Imprinted polymer sites recognise the target. Selectivity against related hormones must be evaluated for each assay.
04
Quantitative readout
A reader measures the electrode response. Calibration relates that signal to the target concentration.
Evidence
The platform is documented in the peer-reviewed literature.
Two 2026 publications describe the sensing platform and its application to cortisol. We treat that record as the starting point for a product, not the finish line: published data is what lets partners and clinicians judge the approach on its merits.
WSense4Cort ↗
A related wearable cortisol immunosensor using antibodies and on-chip sweat storage.
Chemical Engineering Journal · 2026Applications
One starting point. Further applications to investigate.
Stress and cortisol
Our lead research target, supported by published saliva and sweat sensing studies.
Fertility and women's health
A development direction, with progesterone sensitivity and steroid selectivity as key evidence gates.
Metabolic and endocrine care
A longer-term research direction. Each new analyte needs its own assay, validation and intended use.
Get involved
We are looking for clinical partners and early collaborators.
If you run an endocrinology, women's health or metabolic service, or you invest in diagnostics in Asia-Pacific, we would like to hear from you.