Molecular analysis of cellular fluid and liquid cytology specimens for clinical diagnosis, characterization, and integration with microscopic pathology evaluation

摘要

The application relates to methods, materials, kits, and devices for characterizing fluid specimens of any type or source that may or may not contain cells. The methods, materials, kits, and devices can be used for analyzing fluid obtained from various organs or near a purported tumor site, such as via breast ductal lavage or aspiration of a pancreatic cyst. The methods, materials, kits, and devices generate molecular information that can be used in conjunction with clinical, imaging, and microscopic pathology evaluation to provide a superior pathology diagnosis for clinical and research.