"uses antibodies and magnetic particles to seek out and flag cancer in cells, which are extracted with a needle"
So, we've got specialized biochemicals, nanoparticles, medical equipment, and the need for someone to remove tissue.
Note that the article didn't say whether it was a blood test, or removal from a specific tissue area which could be complicated. Not to mention the fact that these devices would have to be manufactured to a specification. I couldn't guess at the price, but I assume the American system will jack up the cost 10x compared to other countries.
Hopefully it'll be a blood test with chemicals on a strip like a blood glucose tester. An hour turnaround sounds like the cells would have to be centrifuged and processed, though.
So, we've got specialized biochemicals, nanoparticles, medical equipment, and the need for someone to remove tissue.
Note that the article didn't say whether it was a blood test, or removal from a specific tissue area which could be complicated. Not to mention the fact that these devices would have to be manufactured to a specification. I couldn't guess at the price, but I assume the American system will jack up the cost 10x compared to other countries.
Hopefully it'll be a blood test with chemicals on a strip like a blood glucose tester. An hour turnaround sounds like the cells would have to be centrifuged and processed, though.