Scientists investigate why some cancer blood tests might miss the mark

NCT ID NCT05945290

Summary

This study looked at how the way blood samples are collected, stored, and processed can affect the accuracy of tests that look for tiny pieces of cancer DNA in the blood. Researchers at Mayo Clinic worked with 114 women who had early-stage breast cancer to see if factors like the type of blood tube or shipping delays could make cancer DNA harder to detect. The goal is to improve future blood tests for cancer by making sure samples are handled correctly.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Arizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

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