The test utilizes genomic sequencing and AI to identify biological signals associated with early-stage disease.
Caris Life Sciences announced the commercial launch of Caris Detect, a multi-cancer early detection blood test designed to identify cancer signals at earlier stages.
The test uses ultra-deep whole genome sequencing, whole transcriptome sequencing, and artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze molecular and biological signals. According to a release from the company, Caris Detect is designed to offer a more comprehensive approach than technologies that rely on limited genomic snapshots.
“Early detection remains one of the most urgent and consequential challenges in oncology,” says David Dean Halbert, founder, chairman, and CEO, in a release. “Caris Detect represents a major step forward in our mission to transform cancer care through the most advanced molecular science available. By combining unmatched biological depth with sophisticated AI, we are giving physicians and patients a powerful new tool to help identify cancer earlier and support more informed clinical decisions.”
The test evaluates genomic and molecular signals including deoxyribonucleic acid, ribonucleic acid, and other biological patterns. This analysis is intended to improve confidence in identifying cancer signals during early stages when intervention may have a greater impact, according to the press release.
Caris Detect is powered by a molecular profiling database containing more than one million cases and over 50 billion molecular markers, according to the company. These data allow AI models to detect subtle signals associated with early-stage disease across various cancer types.
The launch follows data from the Caris Detect ACHIEVE 1 study, which demonstrated performance characteristics in detecting cancer signals across multiple cancer types, according to the company. Caris plans to continue research and future study milestones to strengthen the clinical evidence base and expand the capabilities of the test over time.
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