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The invention relates generally to in vivo collection of circulating molecules, tumor cells and other biological markers using a collecting probe. The probe is configured for placement within a living organism for an extended period of time to provide sufficient yield of biological marker for analys

The invention relates generally to in vivo collection of circulating molecules, tumor cells and other biological markers using a collecting probe. The probe is configured for placement within a living organism for an extended period of time to provide sufficient yield of biological marker for analysis. In some embodiments of the invention, active attraction of biological markers are provided. A partial or complete analytic/detection assembly may also be integrated with the probe.

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1. A method for detecting disease, comprising the steps of: introducing a binding agent into a body;attracting at least a portion of the binding agent to a binding agent attraction device positioned within the body; andassessing the binding agent attracted to the attraction device. 2. The method of

1. A method for detecting disease, comprising the steps of: introducing a binding agent into a body;attracting at least a portion of the binding agent to a binding agent attraction device positioned within the body; andassessing the binding agent attracted to the attraction device. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the introducing step is performed by injecting the binding agent into the bloodstream. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the introducing step is performed by eluting the binding agent from an implant within the body. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the disease is cancer. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the disease is an infection. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the disease is a bacterial infection. 7. The method of claim 5, wherein the disease is a viral infection. 8. The method of claim 5, wherein the disease is a fungal infection.