METHODS FOR SEPARATING RARE CELLS FROM FLUID SAMPLES

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The present invention recognizes that diagnosis and prognosis of many conditions can depend on the enrichment of rare cells from complex fluid sample. In particular, the enrichment of fetal cells from maternal samples, such as maternal blood samples, can greatly aid in the detection of fetal abnormalities or a variety of genetic conditions. In addition, the present invention recognizes that the enrichment of rare malignant cells for patient samples can in diagnosis, prognosis, and development of therapeutic modalities for patients.