Sequencing-Based Testing Sector Already Highly Competitive
By LabMedica International staff writers Posted on 22 Mar 2015 |
As next-generation sequencing (NGS) reaches the clinical laboratory, a new analysis by Kalorama Information (New York, NY, USA) finds that small reference laboratories as well as over 50 companies now offer sequencing-based testing through their own CLIA-certified laboratories, some of which offer a wide range of tests.
“These firms and reference laboratories offer next-gen sequencing that they perform and charge for as a service,” said Bruce Carlson, Kalorama publisher. [Tests for presence of or] “Increased risk for breast and colon cancers, childhood epilepsy, renal disorders, prenatal tests, and many others are available now.” The new report, “Next Generation Sequencing Markets 2015,” features detailed information on top market competitors.
The large amounts of sequence date generated by NGS research can be valuable for trying to answer many questions regarding the genome and disease, but initially cannot be used by clinicians in making treatment decisions. Kalorama notes that diagnostic companies have realized the importance of more targeted approaches focusing on gene mutations with known clinical utility. In addition, sequencing platforms have traditionally been expensive, and using these instruments to test samples has been complex – with requirements for sample preparation, sequencing, and results analysis and interpretation. This has made it difficult to follow the traditional in vitro diagnostic (IVD) approach of developing kits that can be sold to clinical laboratories that would perform the tests. As a result, diagnostic sequencing has generally been performed by clinical laboratories or by companies that establish their own CLIA-certified laboratory.
Kalorama’s report provides details on NGS test offerings of each company as well as detailed tables indicating activities of competitors. The report breaks out system, consumable, and service segments, and provides information on brand ownership and regional installed base of sequencers.
Related Links:
Kalorama Information
Next Generation Sequencing Markets 2015, report
“These firms and reference laboratories offer next-gen sequencing that they perform and charge for as a service,” said Bruce Carlson, Kalorama publisher. [Tests for presence of or] “Increased risk for breast and colon cancers, childhood epilepsy, renal disorders, prenatal tests, and many others are available now.” The new report, “Next Generation Sequencing Markets 2015,” features detailed information on top market competitors.
The large amounts of sequence date generated by NGS research can be valuable for trying to answer many questions regarding the genome and disease, but initially cannot be used by clinicians in making treatment decisions. Kalorama notes that diagnostic companies have realized the importance of more targeted approaches focusing on gene mutations with known clinical utility. In addition, sequencing platforms have traditionally been expensive, and using these instruments to test samples has been complex – with requirements for sample preparation, sequencing, and results analysis and interpretation. This has made it difficult to follow the traditional in vitro diagnostic (IVD) approach of developing kits that can be sold to clinical laboratories that would perform the tests. As a result, diagnostic sequencing has generally been performed by clinical laboratories or by companies that establish their own CLIA-certified laboratory.
Kalorama’s report provides details on NGS test offerings of each company as well as detailed tables indicating activities of competitors. The report breaks out system, consumable, and service segments, and provides information on brand ownership and regional installed base of sequencers.
Related Links:
Kalorama Information
Next Generation Sequencing Markets 2015, report
Latest Industry News
- Danaher and Johns Hopkins University Collaborate to Improve Neurological Diagnosis
- Beckman Coulter and MeMed Expand Host Immune Response Diagnostics Partnership
- Thermo Fisher and Bio-Techne Enter Into Strategic Distribution Agreement for Europe
- ECCMID Congress Name Changes to ESCMID Global
- Bosch and Randox Partner to Make Strategic Investment in Vivalytic Analysis Platform
- Siemens to Close Fast Track Diagnostics Business
- Beckman Coulter and Fujirebio Expand Partnership on Neurodegenerative Disease Diagnostics
- Sysmex and Hitachi Collaborate on Development of New Genetic Testing Systems
- Sysmex and CellaVision Expand Collaboration to Advance Hematology Solutions
- BD and Techcyte Collaborate on AI-Based Digital Cervical Cytology System for Pap Testing
- Medlab Middle East 2024 to Address Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence
- Seegene and Microsoft Collaborate to Realize a World Free from All Diseases and Future Pandemics
- Medlab Middle East 2024 to Highlight Importance of Sustainability in Laboratories
- Fujirebio and Agappe Collaborate on CLIA-Based Immunoassay
- Medlab Middle East 2024 to Highlight Groundbreaking NextGen Medicine
- bioMérieux Acquires Software Company LUMED to Support Fight against Antimicrobial Resistance