Aim to demonstrate whole genome sequencing can replace the standard diagnostic cascade, for potentially faster diagnosis and lower costs

SECAUCUS, N.J., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, and Broad Clinical Labs, the world expert in whole genome sequencing (WGS), today announced a research collaboration designed to demonstrate the clinical value of WGS as a first-line genetic test for postnatal diagnosis of developmental delay disorders.

The parties expect to demonstrate that WGS can provide insights—from a single blood test—that are at least as clinically accurate as the multiple conventional tests providers typically use to diagnose a patient.

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