Foundation Medicine launches FoundationOne MRD molecular residual disease test

  • Foundation Medicine launched FoundationOne MRD, targeting earlier detection of cancer recurrence to expand its footprint in longitudinal cancer monitoring.
  • Positioned as a differentiated offering combining two genomic approaches, aiming to raise sensitivity while preserving specificity in real-world use.
  • Accelerated turnaround times could support faster clinical decisions, strengthening competitiveness in the fast-growing MRD testing market.
  • Medicare coverage for recurrence monitoring in early-stage breast cancer across all subtypes lowers adoption friction, supporting near-term commercial uptake.
  • Launch follows Roche’s SAGA Diagnostics acquisition, signaling portfolio integration to broaden access with plans for a global rollout.


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