Brain tumour diagnosis cut from weeks to hours with rapid new NHS test

NHS begins using rapid brain tumour test that cuts diagnosis time from weeks to hours

The NHS has started using a new rapid genetic test that can diagnose brain tumours in approximately two hours while patients are still on the operating table, compared to the previous wait of up to eight weeks. The test uses DNA analysis to identify which type of tumour a patient has, allowing doctors to begin treatment much sooner.

Sep 25, 20265 sourcesHealthcare Access and Insurance Cancer treatment Genetic testing

NHS begins using rapid brain tumour test that cuts diagnosis time from weeks to hours

Brain tumour diagnosis cut from weeks to hours with rapid new NHS test

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