| abstract |
Among other aspects, methods and apparatus are provided herein for ranking subsamples from suspensions comprising biological particles. In certain embodiments, the biological particles can be cells, organelles, proteins, DNA, debris of biological origin, Microbead or viral particles coated with a biological complex. As such, the methods and devices provided herein can be used to quantify rare cells, such as circulating cancer cells, fetal cells, and other rare cells present in body fluids, for diagnosis, prediction, or treatment of a disease. |