Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children have developed a machine learning model that uses tissue-agnostic episignatures to improve classification of genetic variants in prenatal samples, according to a study in The American Journal of Human Genetics.
The National Kidney Registry implemented a seven-day serology testing window for organ transplants starting Aug 10, 2026, aligning with new OPTN emergency policies and extending the timeline to all 23 serology tests.
Clinical labs are adopting broader cancer diagnostics—including whole-genome sequencing and multi-omic testing—to deliver more comprehensive molecular insights and improve disease monitoring.
SOPHiA GENETICS and AstraZeneca have signed a multi-year agreement to develop and deploy decentralized companion diagnostics for solid tumors and blood cancers, aiming to expand local lab access to precision oncology testing.
A Quest Diagnostics study of 1.5 million women found those with bacterial vaginosis are over three times more likely to have a non-viral STI, highlighting the need for comprehensive diagnostic testing.
HerAnova Lifesciences reported real-world data on its HerResolve multi-omic blood test for endometriosis at the 2026 Midwest Reproductive Annual Symposium, showing consistent performance across 197 cases in diverse clinical settings.
A new ultrasensitive blood test may detect Sjögren’s disease more than 10 years before symptoms appear by identifying chronically elevated interferon alpha levels in patient blood samples.
Labcorp has announced the upcoming launch of the Marker by Labcorp Genetic Health Panel, which will analyze 163 genes linked to over 100 medically actionable conditions, with results supported by licensed genetic counselors.
The funding will support the expansion of the Syn-One Test, a skin biopsy-based laboratory developed test for neurodegenerative diseases.
Research presented at ADLM 2026 indicates immunoassays may significantly underestimate HbA1c in patients with sickle cell trait, suggesting HPLC offers more reliable diabetes screening for populations with hemoglobin variants.
Elevated donor-derived cell-free DNA levels are linked to higher kidney transplant failure risk, suggesting earlier detection of allograft injury before loss of kidney function.
The Cystic Fibrosis Base assay has received IVDR accreditation, ensuring high standards for detecting cystic fibrosis mutations.
The BD BACTEC FXI Culture System reduces detection time for bloodstream infections by approximately three hours compared to previous models.