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Cancer Diagnostic Instruments

1. Sample Preparation Instruments for Cancer Testing

Before any PCR, sequencing, or imaging happens, cancer samples (tissues, blood, cells) need to be processed.

Instruments to highlight:

  • Centrifuges (plasma, buffy coat isolation)

  • Automated nucleic acid extractors

  • Tissue homogenizers

  • Cryostats and microtomes

2. Automation and Robotics in Oncology Labs

Automated platforms improve consistency and throughput in cancer diagnostics.

Instruments to highlight:

  • Liquid handlers for PCR/NGS workflows

  • Automated slide stainers

  • High-throughput ELISA processors


3. AI-Powered Imaging Tools

Digital pathology and AI-powered diagnostics are revolutionizing cancer detection.

Tools include:

  • AI image analysis for tumor grading

  • Deep learning models for histology classification

  • Remote pathology consultation platforms

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 4. Point-of-Care Cancer Diagnostic Devices

Emerging portable instruments are bringing cancer diagnostics closer to patients.

Devices include:

  • Microfluidic chips for circulating tumor cells (CTCs)
  • Portable PSA or CA-125 test readers
  • Handheld imaging devices (optical biopsy tools)
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5. Radiotracer Delivery and SPECT/PET Imaging Systems

For nuclear medicine diagnostics, precise delivery of radiotracers is critical.

Instruments and tools:

  • Dose calibrators

  • Radiopharmaceutical synthesizers

  • SPECT/CT or PET/CT scanners

 

 6. Instruments for Minimal Residual (MRD) Detection

MRD detection is key for blood cancers like leukemia and myeloma.

Technologies:

  • Digital PCR systems
  • High-sensitivity NGS
  • Flow cytometers for rare event detection
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7. Multi-Omics Platforms in Precision Oncology

Integrated systems that analyze DNA, RNA, proteins, and metabolites together.

Instruments to include:

  • Transcriptome sequencers

  • Single-cell multi-omics platforms

  • Mass spec-coupled metabolomics