Our technology is built on peer-reviewed research published in Scientific Reports (Nature) and validated through clinical studies with 100% discrimination accuracy.
The foundation of cerumenogram technology is built on rigorous, peer-reviewed scientific studies.
Study
Scientific Reports (Nature) • PMID: 31409861
Study
Scientific Reports (Nature) • PMID: 40263376
Selected by Genetic Algorithm-Partial Least Squares (GA-PLS) analysis from 158 detected compounds, these 27 VOCs provide the metabolic fingerprint for classification.
3 compounds
Energy metabolism markers indicating cellular respiration patterns
4 compounds
Cyclic compounds from lipid oxidation and metabolic processes
3 compounds
Long-chain fatty acids reflecting lipid metabolism
17 compounds
Alcohols, hydrocarbons, amines, esters, and organosulfur compounds
2,5-Dihydrofuran
Furanic
2-Butanone
Ketone
2-Methyl-3-buten-2-ol
Alcohol
3-Methylhexane
Hydrocarbon
2-Pentanone
Ketone
1-Methylcyclooctene
Hydrocarbon
6-Methyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-2-one
Epoxide
5-Ethyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone
Lactone
6-Methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one
Pyran
2,5-Dimethylaniline
Amine
1-Decanol
Alcohol
6-Propyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one
Pyran
6-Butyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one
Pyran
3-Phenylthiophene
Organosulfur
N-(3-Acetylphenyl)acetamide
Amide
2,3-Dimethylquinoline
Amine
1-Dodecanol
Alcohol
Dodecanoic acid
Carboxylic acid
1-(Decyloxy)decane
Ether
Eicosane
Hydrocarbon
6-Heptyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one
Pyran
n-Tetradecanoic acid
Carboxylic acid
7-Octadecanone
Ketone
n-Octadecanoic acid
Carboxylic acid
n-Octadecanal
Aldehyde
Diisobutyl phthalate
Ester
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Ester
Source: PMID 31409861 - Scientific Reports (Nature), 2019
Earwax (cerumen) offers unique advantages as a diagnostic medium compared to traditional blood testing.
No needles, no blood draws, no pain. Collection takes under 30 seconds at home.
VOC biomarkers remain stable for extended periods, unlike blood which requires immediate processing.
Cerumen accumulates over weeks, providing a longer-term metabolic picture rather than a single snapshot.
The cerumenogram uses validated headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS/GC-MS) analysis.
Explore our comprehensive research breakdowns for detailed analysis of the science.
The CeruLabs test is a wellness screening tool and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Results should be discussed with a healthcare provider. The research cited is for educational purposes.