Quest Introduces Myeloma Test That Eliminates the Need for Bone Marrow Biopsies
The flow cytometry assay costs a fraction of traditional invasive bone marrow testing
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ClearNote Health Launches Early Detection Test for Pancreatic Cancer
The test offers a 76 percent sensitivity to detection of stage 1 and stage 2 pancreatic cancers
Turning Physics into a Diagnostic Signal for Bladder Cancer
A physics-based urine test shows early promise in detecting bladder cancer recurrence without invasive procedures
ACMG Strongly Recommends NIPS for Common Fetal Trisomies
In a new practice guideline, the group also “strongly recommends” that NIPS be offered to patients to screen for fetal SCA.
Easier, Noninvasive Diagnosis of Neurological Disorders
More companies have begun offering neurofilament light chain blood tests as a cost-effective alternative to conventional methods.
Roche Scores First European IVDR Approval for Diagnostic Tests
The test manufacturer is the first to gain IVDR certification for a companion diagnostic under the new regulation.
Early in Pandemic, HIV Testing Dropped Sharply, but Quickly Rebounded
A recent CDC report concludes that disruptions to HIV testing due to the COVID-19 pandemic compromised America’s ability to prevent the disease.
Roche Alzheimer’s Early Detection Tests Get FDA Green Light
In this month’s diagnostics pipeline report, Roche gets clearance for two new Alzheimer’s early detection tests.
Huge Decline in Medicare Laboratory Testing Due to COVID-19
According to a recent OIG report, fewer Medicare Part B beneficiaries received lab tests during the first 10 months of the pandemic.
The Promise of State-of-the-Art Sequencing Technologies for Cancer Screening
Circulating tumor DNA sequencing technologies are tackling the challenges of early cancer detection.
How the Use of MALDI-TOF MS Is Expanding in Clinical Diagnostics
Advances in MALDI time-of-flight mass spectrometry have significantly expanded its use in high-throughput diagnostic labs.
Recent Discovery Could Lead to a Better Lyme Disease Test
Researchers have identified 35 genes found in high expression in people with long-term Lyme disease, which could lead to earlier detection.
Improving the Chances of Early Breast Cancer Detection in High-Risk Patients
A new test targeting changes in serum proteins can detect breast cancer up to two years before the condition would normally be diagnosed.