Chiline CATCH™ CTC testing service

Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) Testing Service

Review the service scope, report contents, sample requirements, and how to schedule testing.

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Report Delivery

What will you receive after testing?

After testing, the report includes the result summary, cell images, and phenotype interpretation information for follow-up reference and discussion.

Reports are typically delivered within 5 business days and focus on the result summary, cell images, and interpretation details needed for review.

If prior test records are available, they can also be organized into a comparison reference to support follow-up review and discussion.

Result summary Key findings from the current test
Phenotype review Epithelial/mesenchymal information
Trend comparison Reference against prior records
CTC Testing Report

Partial Report Example

Delivered within 5 business days
Partial example of a CTC testing report, including cell images and interpretation details

Hoechst: Nucleus imaging helps identify the location and morphology of cell nuclei.

EpCAM: Tumor-cell surface antigen imaging supports identification of cells with epithelial characteristics.

CD45: White-blood-cell surface antigen imaging helps distinguish white blood cells from non-blood cells.

CTC: The overlap of Hoechst, EpCAM, and CD45 signals is used as the basis for circulating tumor cell interpretation.

Interpretation Method

Why review both epithelial and mesenchymal CTCs

CTCs shed from the primary tumor may appear in different phenotypes as they circulate in the bloodstream. Reviewing both phenotypes is therefore an essential part of interpretation.

Diagram showing circulating tumor cells entering the bloodstream from the primary tumor and contributing to distant metastasis
Phenotype review

Epithelial and mesenchymal CTCs are both important for interpretation

Epithelial CTCs originate from cells shed by the primary tumor into the bloodstream and are one of the key observation types in circulating tumor cell testing.

Mesenchymal CTCs arise through phenotype transition and are associated with stronger migration and invasion potential, making them important for interpretation and follow-up.

Epithelial CTCs
Cells shed from the primary tumor into the bloodstream remain an important observation target during testing.
Mesenchymal CTCs
These cells have stronger migration and invasion potential and provide important phenotype information for follow-up review.
Sample Requirements

Confirm the sample conditions before arranging testing

Before arranging testing, please confirm that the sample type, collection method, and shipping conditions meet the requirements.

Sample Type

Human whole blood, using K2-EDTA/K3-EDTA lavender-top blood collection tubes.

Collection notes

For vacuum blood collection, discard the first 3 mL before collecting the specimen.

Storage and shipping

Refrigerated at 4℃, shipped at low temperature.

Sample timing

Sample pick-up and delivery within 28 hours are recommended.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions before scheduling a test

Need help arranging a test or confirming sample submission?

Start by checking a blood collection site, then contact Good Future to confirm service details and scheduling.

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