Oxford BioDynamics' CRC Diagnostic Test Could Reduce Unnecessary Patient Follow-Ups

EpiSwitch NST Outperforms Competitors In Positive Predictive Values

Oxford BioDynamics' blood-based colorectal cancer diagnostic test EpiSwitch NST has shown high accuracy (81-85%) and positive predictive values (57-87%) for colorectal cancer and polyps. By reducing false positives, the test could minimize unnecessary follow-up procedures.

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Oxford BioDynamics has reported promising clinical study data for its new blood-based colorectal no-stool test, EpiSwitch NST. If introduced in the clinic, the test could reduce false positive test results, the company said.

In the multi-institutional study published in the peer-reviewed journal, Cancers, EpiSwitch NST performed at a similar level to major market players, Exact Science’s Cologuard, Freenome’s PREEMPT, and Guardant’s Shield in...

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