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Method of detecting the presence of bronchogenic carcinoma by analysis of expired lung air

US4772559A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1987
Grant dateSep 20, 1988
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/212
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A novel method of detecting and diagnosing lung cancers by monitoring and analyzing expired lung air for the presence of selected aromatic amines, particularly aniline and ortho-toluidine, is provided.

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