A<unk> , also known as fluid biopsy or fluid phase biopsy, is the sampling and analysis of non-solid biological tissue, primarily blood. Like traditional biopsy, this type of technique is mainly used as a diagnostic and monitoring tool for diseases such as cancer, with the added benefit of being largely non-invasive.<unk> es may also be used to validate the efficiency of a cancer treatment drug by taking multiple samples in the span of a few weeks. The technology may also prove beneficial for patients after treatment to monitor relapse. The clinical implementation of<unk> es is not yet widespread but is becoming standard of care in some areas.
Liquid biopsy
Liquid-based cytology
OpenEMR
Needle-localized biopsy
Radiomics
FNA Mapping
Biopsy
Papanicolaou stain