Patent ID: 9052318
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: A61B,C12Q,G01N

Abstract:
1. A method of identifying a risk of developing breast cancer in an individual in need thereof, the method comprising: a) detecting a total amount of protein and/or a number of cells in a nipple aspirate fluid sample absorbed onto a nipple covering comprising an absorbent paper, wherein said absorbent paper comprises microcellulose, mixed cellulose ester paper or nitrocellulose, and the absorbent paper having a diameter from about 1.0 inches to about 3.0 inches and a thickness from about 0.01 inches to about 0.1 inches, wherein the absorbent paper is sized to cover a nipple; and b) identifying the risk for developing breast cancer based on the total amount of protein and/or the number of cells of the nipple aspirate fluid sample.