OGT launches Cytocell FISH probe

Cost-effective, ready-to-use kit enables appropriate testing strategies for reliable diagnoses.

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Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company, has launched its CE-IVD labelled Cytocell Aquarius® P16/3c/7c/17c Probe Kit, a cost-effective, ready-to-use fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) probe kit for non-invasive detection of bladder cancer — for sale in Europe.

Bladder cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent, and in 2012 was reported as the 5th most common cancer in Europe1. While cytology screening is commonplace for diagnosing bladder cancer, a recent update to UK NICE guidelines2 recommended the use of FISH. FISH methods have been shown to have the same specificity as cytology screening and greater sensitivity in detecting bladder cancer cells3-4. FISH analysis for bladder cancer is also particularly useful for monitoring treatment outcome and can aid in reducing patient mortality by detecting bladder cancer recurrence up to six months earlier than other methods5.

Carrying the CE mark for in vitro diagnostic use within Europe, OGT’s product accurately detects in urine ...

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