X-ZELL utilizes multi-channel immunostaining and digital single-cell imaging technology to provide same-day cancer diagnostics from minimally invasive body fluids, reducing sample-to-diagnosis time from over 48 hours to under 4 hours. This approach minimizes manual handling by 40%, enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of cytopathological testing in clinical settings.
Funding
$4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional cancer diagnostics often involve lengthy sample processing times and manual handling, delaying diagnosis and potentially impacting patient care. Current cytopathological testing methods can be inefficient and may not maximize data output from minimally invasive samples.
Solution
X-ZELL offers a next-generation cytology solution that significantly reduces the sample-to-diagnosis time for cancer diagnostics using minimally invasive body fluids. By fusing multi-channel immunostaining with digital single-cell imaging technology, their approach enables same-day diagnoses, reducing the turnaround time from over 48 hours to under 4 hours. The technology minimizes manual handling by 40%, enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of cytopathological testing in clinical settings. The plug-and-play solution facilitates the detection, visualization, and digitization of atypical cells, seamlessly integrating into existing clinical workflows. This leads to better diagnostics and improved patient care through faster and more efficient cytopathological testing.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes clinical cytopathology laboratories and healthcare providers seeking to improve the speed and efficiency of cancer diagnostics using minimally invasive techniques.
Features
- Multi-channel immunostaining for simultaneous eight-channel analysis without cytoblocking
- Digital single-cell imaging technology for real-time atypical cell visualization
- Direct-to-slide sample fixation for streamlined processing
- Patented laboratory solution and digital microscopy for real-time analysis
- Plug-and-play technology for seamless integration into clinical routines