Liquid profiling – circulating nucleic acid diagnostics gains momentum.

The artice presents a research study that discusses liquid profiling of molecular characteristics of circulating nucleic acids (CNAs) in the blood and other bodily fluids, which is one of the most promising areas in laboratory diagnostics. It provides a succinct depiction of the current status of CNA testing for patient stratification, detection of resistance mechanisms and treatment monitoring in cancer patients; and highlights the challenges toward successful clinical implementation.