Caris Life Sciences has applied to the New York State Department of Health for authorization of Caris Assure, a blood-based molecular profiling test for cancer using whole exome and transcriptome sequencing of 22,000 genes.
Researchers at UCLA have developed a low-cost blood test, MethylScan, that detects multiple cancers and liver diseases by analyzing DNA methylation patterns in cell-free DNA.
Blue Shield of California will cover Plus Therapeutics’ CNSide CSF assay for metastatic CNS cancers starting April 2026, expanding total covered lives to 81 million, according to the company.
NeoGenomics has integrated its oncology testing portfolio with Epic Aura, allowing physicians nationwide to order tests and view results within the Epic EHR system, aiming to streamline workflows and expand test adoption, according to the company.
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Circulating tumor DNA testing may help predict metastatic risk in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients opting for bladder-sparing treatment, according to Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers, though additional biomarkers are needed for local recurrence.
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Foundation Medicine will acquire SAGA Diagnostics’ Pathlight MRD platform, expanding its cancer monitoring portfolio. The $595 million deal is expected to close by Q3 2026, with integration supporting treatment selection and recurrence monitoring.
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City of Hope will evaluate Quest Diagnostics’ Haystack MRD liquid biopsy in a multi-year trial, assessing its use for monitoring breast, colorectal, ovarian, and prostate cancers in about 500 patients across 14 US sites.
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The assay predicts both locoregional recurrence risk and radiation therapy benefit in early-stage invasive breast cancer.
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Ultima Genomics presented data at AACR 2026 showing its ppmSeq technology detected circulating tumor DNA at low single-digit parts-per-million in a TRACERx pilot of 50 plasma samples.
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TCM Biotech has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for CatCHimera, a liquid biopsy platform for monitoring minimal residual disease in hepatocellular carcinoma using HBV–host genome integration biomarkers.
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Labcorp has launched nationwide testing with Agilent’s FDA-approved PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx, enabling identification of patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer eligible for pembrolizumab immunotherapy.
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A study identified microRNA patterns in blood plasma that could support noninvasive diagnosis and monitoring of the most aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Optical genome mapping detected clinically significant genetic variants missed by standard tests in nearly 20% of acute leukemia cases, according to a 200-patient study.
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AI integrated into molecular profiling workflows identified misclassified lung cancer cases, highlighting its potential role in improving diagnostic accuracy in clinical labs.
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The Idylla CDx MSI Test detects microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer tissue in under three hours, supporting therapy selection for eligible patients.
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CellCarta has secured exclusive global rights to deploy Biofidelity’s Aspyre Lung assay in lung cancer clinical trials, streamlining genomic testing for trial sponsors and reducing reliance on multiple vendors.
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A $4 million financing round will support development of a liquid specimen biorepository and expand biopsy catchment pilot programs at medical institutions across the US.
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ViewsML will present research on its AI-powered virtual immunohistochemistry platform at AACR 2026, highlighting biomarker detection from routine H&E slides without traditional staining.
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