NON-INVASIVE METHOD FOR COLLECTING A SAMPLE COMPRISING CELLS OF COLORECTAL MUCUS AND DEVICE THEREFOR

摘要

The present invention relates to a non-invasive method for collecting a sample of intestinal or bowel cells or cell fragments comprising taking a swab of mucocellular layer material originating from said bowel or intestine from the surface of the anal area in the vicinity of the exterior opening of the anal canal, wherein said swab is taken following defaecation and prior to cleaning the anal area, and also to a device for carrying out said method.