Clinical Sequencing
News on sequencing-based testing, NGS gene panels, & diagnostic exomes in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
NYU Langone Health Gets FDA Clearance for Solid Tumor Gene Sequencing Test
The test uses next-generation sequencing to detect cancer-linked mutations in 607 genes to help guide patient treatment.
The company is providing its 400-gene test through a physician-involved DTC model akin to Color and Invitae, but with content across a much larger swath of disease and health.
Genetron Health Receives CE Mark for Lung Cancer Sequencing Assay
The company has been commercializing the assay in China but believes that its technology will also be attractive to labs outside the country looking to bring NGS testing in house.
GenDx Gets CE-IVD Mark for 11-Gene HLA Typing Product
The Dutch company previously received CE marking for a six-gene and single-plex human leukocyte antigen typing products.
ACMG Recommends Sequencing as Test for Children With Intellectual Disability, Congenital Anomalies
An American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics working group conducted a systematic review of the literature to develop its recommendation.