Iran-Made Nano-Kit Detects Colon Cancer Rapidly, Easily

So far, 600,000 people have used these kits within the framework of the screening program, and the number is expected to increase.

These rapid detection tests for colon cancer screening are instant, non-invasive, inexpensive, and can be performed in all geographical areas.

They do not require laboratory equipment and facilities and due to their low cost, easy use, and quick results visible (often between 10 and 20 minutes) with the naked eye and without the need for experts, they can be used as a screening test at the community level.

This method does not require advanced equipment and can be easily performed anywhere.

In a relevant development in December, Iranian specialists at a knowledge-based company had also made and commercialized colon cancer detection kits which obviate the need for colonoscopy.

“Our company is a specialized producer of different rapid diagnosis kits like cardiac panel to diagnose heart attack, infectious panel to diagnose stomach infection, hepatitis and other infections,” said Hamed Baqeri, the managing director of Zist Tashkhish Sanjeh company.

Noting that the diagnosis kits produced by the company enjoy 90% accuracy, he said, “At present, colonoscopy is performed to diagnose colon cancer which is an invasive and expensive procedure and many people are not willing to do it.”

“With the help of this kit and with a simple stool sampling, it is possible to know whether a person has colon cancer or not, and if the result of the diagnostic kit is positive, the person will be sent for a colonoscopy,” Baqeri said.

He added that his company has so far produced 9 knowledge-based products that have entered the market under the title of Sanjeh brand and are used in pathology laboratories, hospitals, and health centers, stating, “Ten percent of the market is in our hands and this product (the colon cancer detection kit) has entered the market like other products.”

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