Although SARS-CoV-2 serology tests have yet to live up to the hype, they are still expected to play a crucial role in coronavirus infection control efforts going forward. In addition to accuracy … [Read more...]
LDTs
AACC Guidelines Caution Against Using Serology Tests to Determine COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
May 10, 2021
Emerging Tests
Blood Test to Detect Early-Stage Lung Cancer Inches Closer to Reality
May 10, 2021
Maybe one day, medical science will find a way to eradicate lung cancer from the face of the earth. Until then, improving diagnosis of lung cancer at the early stages will remain an urgent priority. … [Read more...]
Emerging Tests
New Genomic Test Can Eliminate Up to One-Third of Medically Unnecessary Prostate Cancer Biopsies
March 23, 2021
Genetic testing has been shown to be effective in detecting prostate cancer and eliminating the need for unnecessary biopsies. And even though the current commercial market for such tests is crowded, … [Read more...]
Genetic Testing
New Study Shows Viability of Using Ancestry to Compare Prostate Cancer Risk Across Populations
February 21, 2021
Ancestry has been shown to be a risk factor for prostate cancer. Unfortunately, we know very little about why men of certain races and ethnicities are more prone to get it, let alone how to use … [Read more...]
Emerging Tests
New Genomic Test Can Eliminate Up to One-Third of Medically Unnecessary Prostate Cancer Biopsies
February 21, 2021
Genetic testing has been shown to be effective in detecting prostate cancer and eliminating the need for unnecessary biopsies. And even though the current commercial market for such tests is crowded, … [Read more...]
Genetic Testing
New Study Shows Viability of Using Ancestry to Compare Prostate Cancer Risk Across Populations
February 11, 2021
Ancestry has been shown to be a risk factor for prostate cancer. Unfortunately, we know very little about why men of certain races and ethnicities are more prone to get it, let alone how to use … [Read more...]
The Quest Case and Medical Malpractice Liability Risks of Genetic Testing Labs
January 6, 2021
For years, Quest Diagnostics has been embroiled in a poignant lawsuit testing the liability of genetic labs for faulty DNA test results. In 2018, Quest struck a decisive blow by getting the South … [Read more...]
Genetic Testing
The Quest Case and Medical Malpractice Liability Risks of Genetic Testing Labs
November 27, 2020
For years, Quest Diagnostics has been embroiled in a poignant lawsuit testing the liability of genetic labs for faulty DNA test results. In 2018, Quest struck a decisive blow by getting the South … [Read more...]
Genetic Testing
New EMSO Guidelines Address Efficacy of Next Generation Sequencing for Different Cancer Types
November 2, 2020
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) recently issued guidelines on use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) for various types of cancer as part of routine clinical practice. The … [Read more...]
Precision Medicine
New ACOG Guidelines Recommend cfDNA-Based NIPT for All Pregnancies, Not Just Risky Ones
August 29, 2020
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has revised its position on noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and is now recommending prenatal aneuploidy screening for all pregnant … [Read more...]
