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Title:
METHODS FOR DISEASE SCREENING
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2004113574
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Methods of the invention generally include measuring a quantitative amount of nucleic acid in a patient sample, and optionally, performing additional disease testing on the patient. Methods of the invention are useful in screening disease in a patient, such as cancer.

Inventors:
SHUBER ANTHONY P (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/019732
Publication Date:
April 14, 2005
Filing Date:
June 21, 2004
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Assignee:
EXACT SCIENCES CORP (US)
SHUBER ANTHONY P (US)
International Classes:
C12Q1/68; (IPC1-7): C12Q1/68
Domestic Patent References:
WO2001042502A22001-06-14
WO2002092858A22002-11-21
WO2004079004A12004-09-16
Other References:
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