Molecular Diagnostics

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What Cell-Free DNA Means for Clinical Laboratories

CAP experts share insights on the clinical utility and evolving role of cfDNA in the clinical laboratory
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Labcorp, CHOP Partner to Expand Access to Pediatric Diagnostics Nationwide

The partnership focuses on accelerating development of pediatric diagnostics across rare disease, oncology, and metabolic conditions
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Blood-Based RNA Biomarkers Identified for Inflammatory Breast Cancer in Liquid Biopsy Study

Researchers identify RNA-based blood biomarkers for inflammatory breast cancer using TGIRT sequencing, suggesting a potential noninvasive tool for diagnosis and disease monitoring
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Mass General Brigham Validates Polygenic Risk Score Tool for Predicting 8 Cardiovascular Conditions

New integrated polygenic risk score test, now available across the US, may help identify patients at elevated inherited risk for cardiovascular disease before traditional clinical factors emerge
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New Portable TB Test Matches Lab Accuracy in Minutes

MiniDock MTB, a battery-powered molecular TB test, delivers accurate results in under 30 minutes without lab equipment, expanding access in low-resource settings
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Cutting-Edge Gastrointestinal Pathogen Testing Technologies for Labs

Improving efficiency and accuracy in gastrointestinal diagnostics
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Beyond Prenatal Testing: Cell-Free DNA Expands into Transfusion and Transplant Medicine

A new CAP article highlights the growing clinical utility of cfDNA across diagnostic and monitoring applications
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QuidelOrtho Acquires LEX Diagnostics, Expands Ultra-Fast PCR Platform

QuidelOrtho has acquired LEX Diagnostics, adding a CLIA-waived multiplex RT-PCR system delivering respiratory results in less than 10 minutes
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Engineered PCR and Isothermal Enzymes Aim to Accelerate Molecular Diagnostics Workflows

Watchmaker Genomics launches new PCR and RPA enzyme systems designed to improve speed and performance in molecular diagnostics
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Quest Expands Haystack MRD ctDNA Testing in City of Hope Cancer Trials

A multi-site study will evaluate how a ctDNA assay may support residual disease detection and treatment monitoring in solid tumors
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CAP Updates Cancer Protocols, Clarifies MMR/MSI Testing Discordance in New Article

The updates underscore shifts toward more standardized cancer reporting and more integrated interpretation of MMR/MSI testing in clinical decision-making
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Beyond Snapshots: How AI Is Redefining Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

AI positions the clinical laboratory as both a diagnostic endpoint and a partner in patient care
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