Assay Development for Cancer Biomarkers

Blood will be removed from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture for the purpose of analysis by qualified staff. Serum or plasma will be separated from the cellular fraction and stored for analyses.

Urine will be collected in appropriate sterile holders provided.

Saliva will be collected in appropriate sterile holders provided.

Bronchoscopy will be performed. Briefly, clinical care team will collect liquid after an instrument (bronchoscope) is passed through the nose or mouth into the lungs, and saline solution is squirted into a small part of the lung, then collected for analyses.