CYTOLOGY SCREENING TOOL
UCLA Technology Available For Licensing

BACKGROUND:  Currently, anal cytology screening is accomplished using one of the following collection tools: Dacron swab or cytobrush. Dacron swab often yields scant cellularity while the cytobrush, designed for cervical specimen collection, can be uncomfortable for anal epithelial specimen collection. These inadequacies necessitate the development of a device tailored for the collection of anal epithelial cells that keep patient comfort in mind.

INNOVATION:  UCLA researchers have developed an anal cytology screening tool for the safe and efficient collection of anal epithelium specimens for cytological evaluation. The invention features a design that reduces patient risk and improves specimen quality for diagnostic purposes. The decreased risk of specimen collection associated with this invention could allow for home collection of cytology specimens, reducing the cost of screening.

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS 

ADVANTAGES

Reference: UCLA Case No. 2005-178

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UCLA Office of Intellectual Property
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Tel: 310-794-0558 Fax: 310-794-0638
email: ncd@research.ucla.edu
NCD URL:   http://www.research.ucla.edu/tech/ucla05-178.htm

Lead Inventor: Dorothy Wiley

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