The study will evaluate the emergence of biomarkers that are indicators for autoimmune diseases and assess these biomarkers in mild and moderate COVID-19 patients.
Scipher will use the proceeds to further commercialize PrismRA, a molecular test intended to guide treatment decisions for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
In January a federal court unsealed a False Claims Act suit from an industry insider that alleges a Myriad subsidiary engaged in a fraudulent kickback scheme.
The firm said that it delivered 27,126 flagship Avise CTD tests, including Avise Lupus, during the recently completed quarter, a 13 percent year-over-year increase.