Cell collection and disease screening
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Dec 13, 2007
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Jun 7, 2007
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Jun 9, 2006
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The present application discloses methods and tools for collecting cells to screen for disease, such as cancer. In one method of screening for a disease a flush fluid is injected into a human cavity, such as a uterus. The flush fluid and entrained cells from the cavity are withdrawn from the cavity and collected. The intermixed cells may be separated from the fluid and analyzed to determine whether the cells have a characteristic that is indicative of the presence of a disease. One tool for applying and withdrawing a fluid includes a nozzle, a screening fluid supply and fluid withdrawal mechanism. The nozzle includes an inlet port and an outlet port. The screening fluid supply supplies a screening fluid through the outlet port. The withdrawal mechanism withdraws fluid through the outlet port.
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