Measurement of VOCs in fresh stool samples using bench-top equipment in the clinic or ward will be possible in the near future. The University of Liverpool owns the intellectual property for the development of a point-of-care instrument. The development of this technology is supported by the University of Liverpool and Cancer Research UK (the latter for measurement of VOCs in urine to detect bladder and prostate cancer). Industrial partners are engaged in refining the prototype ready for moulding and production this year. The aim is to have a fully tested, CE marked, point-of-care instrument on sale in the EU for bladder and prostate cancer in 2020/1 and for IBD/irritable bowel syndrome in 2022.