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Labcorp's advanced melanoma CDx secures FDA approval

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10 August 2026

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Biotech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Labcorp's advanced melanoma companion diagnostic (CDx) has received FDA approval, enabling targeted therapy identification for patients with specific BRAF mutations in melanoma. This next-generation sequencing test supports precision oncology by detecting mutation types that guide effective treatment decisions.

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◆ The Wire takeaway

You must act on FDA approval of Labcorp’s CDx to enter US clinical settings for melanoma. This opens precision testing channels you can integrate or challenge with therapies targeting BRAF mutations.

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