Molecular Diagnostics
News on lab-developed tests and emerging diagnostic technologies.
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Consumer Genomics Reveals More Than Fun Traits
A case series in partnership with My Gene Counsel to highlight the challenges genetics professionals and oncologists are grappling with as genetic testing is increasingly used in patient care.
Genetron Health Partners with Guizhou Local Government for Liver Cancer Early Screening Project
The firm will provide testing using its HCCscreen assay and help develop follow-up procedures as part of an effort to advance cancer early detection in rural areas of China.
NYU Langone Health Gets FDA Clearance for Solid Tumor Gene Sequencing Test
The test uses next-generation sequencing to detect cancer-linked mutations in 607 genes to help guide patient treatment.
FDA Clears Promega Microsatellite Instability Test System
The OncoMate MSI Dx Analysis System is used to diagnose Lynch syndrome, a hereditary condition that increases cancer risk.
Strata Oncology Raises $90M in Series C Financing
The firm said it will use the proceeds to accelerate development of its MRD assay for early-stage cancers and its treatment selection tests for solid tumors.