Guardant Health Launches New Guardant360 TissueNext Test With Nearly 500 Biomarkers To Identify More Treatment Options For Patients With Advanced Cancer
- Upgraded gene panel on tissue genomic profiling test covers 498 biomarkers, including guideline-recommended genes
- Operational improvements streamline workflow and shorten time to results
- Upgraded test covered by Medicare for comprehensive genomic profiling of all advanced solid tumors
Guardant Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced the launch of a new version of its Guardant360 TissueNext test that expands the number of genes it identifies in a tumor tissue sample to 498. These genes, or cancer biomarkers, enable oncologists to identify the targeted therapies or treatment strategies that are most effective for patients with advanced cancer. In addition to the panel expansion, Guardant has improved the test's operational workflow for a faster turnaround time.