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BD, Quest Diagnostics Partner on Flow Cytometry-Based Diagnostics

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BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a global medical technology company, and Quest Diagnostics, a leader in diagnostic information services, have agreed to develop, manufacture, and commercialize flow cytometry-based companion diagnostics. The solutions are intended to help select the best treatment for patients with cancer and other diseases.   

Current companion diagnostic tests commonly involve technologies such as immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in situ hybridization, polymerase chain reaction, next-generation sequencing, and imaging.

“This strategic collaboration with BD will combine our expertise in developing and validating biomarkers and assays with BD's leadership in flow cytometry to offer a fully integrated solution on a larger scale," said William Finger, vice president and general manager, Pharma Services for Quest Diagnostics.

In 2022, BD entered into a collaboration with Labcorp, also targeting flow-cytometry-based diagnostics. Labcorp and Quest are market leaders in laboratory diagnostics. 

BD and Quest will aim to provide the pharmaceutical industry with an end-to-end solution for companion diagnostics development. The joint offerings will range from exploratory panel development to the manufacturing and distribution of FDA-approved diagnostic kits.





Published: July 2024
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Flow cytometry is a powerful technique used in biology and medicine for the quantitative analysis of the physical and chemical characteristics of cells and particles suspended in a fluid. The method allows for the rapid measurement of multiple parameters simultaneously on a cell-by-cell basis. It is widely used in various fields, including immunology, microbiology, hematology, and cancer research. Here are the key components and features of flow cytometry: Sample preparation: Cells or...
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