UF Health Cancer develops prostate cancer urine test

Researchers from the UF Health Cancer Institute in the US are developing a rapid, non-invasive urine test aimed at diagnosing prostate cancer and distinguishing it from other prostate-related conditions. According to the institute, a single, reliable test to differentiate aggressive, life-threatening cancers from slower-growing forms is lacking. The paper spray ionisation source used in the new diagnostic test. Credit: UF Health. Researchers from the University of Florida (UF) Health Cancer Institute in the US are developing a rapid, non-invasive urine test aimed at diagnosing prostate cancer and distinguishing it from other prostate-related conditions. The approach, described in Analytical Chemistry ,…

Source: Medical Device Network