Breath biopsy: The complete guide

23 Jun 2022

Owlstone Medical’s Breath Biopsy® platform is creating a new industry category based on the detection and analysis of volatile organic compound (VOC) biomarkers in breath, which has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. In this guide, Owlstone Medical introduces breath analysis, breath biomarkers, challenges in breath analysis, and more.

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Combining high resolution accurate mass mass spectrometry and world-leading breath analysis expertise to offer complete breath biomarker discovery and validation solutions. Breath Biopsy Services provide versatile Breath Biopsy sample analysis and reporting driven by GC-Orbitrap technology and supported by a rigorous quality assurance process ensuring reliable, high sensitivity VOC biomarker detection.

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BiomarkersBiomarkers are biological markers which can be measured and evaluated to indicate a biological state. The use of biomarkers in research and diagnosis can indicate a normal or disease state or drug response of cells / tissues. Biomarkers include genetic markers, cell surface markers such as antigens, antibodies or receptors and secreted molecules such as cytokines. An assay system is required for identification of biomarkers. :Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals that have a low boiling point. Some VOCs are harmful to human health, whereas others can be used to determine the shelf-life of foods samples. Aerosol AnalysisBiomarker DiscoveryClinical biomarkers refer to substances related to known medical conditions that can be accurately measured <i>in vitro</i>. Biomarkers can be used to diagnose presence of a disease and indicate disease severity. The discovery of new biomarkers is incredibly valuable in the field of diagnostics.
Breath biopsy: The complete guide