PCR
News on qPCR, digital PCR, amplification, point-of-care testing platforms in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Cepheid Nabs CE-IVD Mark for Molecular NPM1 Mutation Test for AML Monitoring
The test quantifies mutant NPM1 mRNA transcripts in peripheral blood specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
UK's NICE Recommends Genetic Testing for Therapy Selection in Stroke Patients
Clopidogrel is less effective at preventing subsequent strokes in patients with certain variations in the CYP2C19 gene and testing could aid treatment selection.
Invivoscribe Leukemia CDx Assay Nabs IVDR Approval
The PCR-based test detects internal tandem duplications and tyrosine kinase domain mutations D835 and I836 in the FLT3 gene in patients with acute myelogenous leukemia.
Mainz Biomed, Microba Life Sciences Partner to Develop Pancreatic Cancer Screening Test
The partners will collaborate to develop novel microbiome biomarkers for a screening test in development called PancAlert.
Nucleix Bladder EpiCheck Cancer Liquid Biopsy Test Gets FDA 510(k) Clearance
The DNA methylation-based urine PCR test is cleared for monitoring patients diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer for recurrence.