Towards automated cancer screening: Label-free classification of fixed cell samples using wavelength modulated Raman spectroscopy.

ABSTRACT: The ability to provide quantitative, objective and automated pathological analysis would provide enormous benefits for national cancer screening programmes, in terms of both resource reduction and improved patient wellbeing. The move towards molecular pathology through spectroscopic methods shows great promise, but has been restricted by spectral quality, acquisition times and lack of direct clinical application. In this paper, we present the application of wavelength modulated Raman spectroscopy for the automated label- and fluorescence-free classification of fixed squamous epithelial cells in suspension, such as those produced during a cervical smear test. Direct comparison with standard Raman spectroscopy shows marked improvement of sensitivity and specificity when considering both huma

SUBMITTER: Woolford L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6540043 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature