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Oncology Center of Excellence

Unraveling oncology's complex tapestry

Cancer care is a realm marked by constant challenges, changes, and the eternal hope of eradication. At Quest Diagnostics, we join hands with pioneers like you, endeavoring to rewrite the cancer narrative. From trailblazing research to diagnostic prowess, let us be your steadfast ally, transforming every obstacle into an opportunity for discovery and advancement.

In-depth oncology expertise


With the support of the wider Quest Diagnostics infrastructure, collaborate with our specialized oncology teams. They're adept at both therapeutic and diagnostic development, all centered around a key goal: ensuring patients can access your essential therapy.

Disease and therapeutic area overview

Integrated drug and diagnostic capabilities minimize delays and uncertainties

As a unique global R&D entity supporting preclinical discovery to diagnostic commercialization, our goal is to help you reach your milestones more efficiently. We prioritize seamless transitions, conserving insights and understanding as you progress through each phase.

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Clinical development insights

Enhance your oncology strategy to resonate more meaningfully with the global community affected by cancer.

 

 

Leveraging data for enhanced efficacy and precision

With access to over 60 billion lab test results, an expanding range of more than 3,500 assays, and a database encompassing approximately half of the US population, we are poised to provide you with the insights necessary for data-informed decision-making at pivotal development junctures.

Enhancing patient access to biomarker-focused therapies through knowledge and outreach

Tap into our vast commercialization know-how, bolstered by our versatile team. We present a rich portfolio alongside tailored partnership solutions:

  • Ready Day 1
    Ensure the diagnostic test is available operationally to complement your therapeutic upon its approval, all facilitated by Quest’s wide-ranging laboratory network
  • Biomarker enriched data solutions
    Speed up testing processes with improved pipeline transparency, targeted outreach, and forecasting, all made possible by our advanced bioinformatics
  • Lab alerts
    Boost awareness and ease the ordering process for companion or complementary diagnostic tests. This is achieved through both past and future collaborations between healthcare providers and our medical affairs division
  • Sponsored testing programs

    Enhance patient reach to your therapeutic solution by tailoring strategies to address diagnostic use hurdles, healthcare provider training, and concerns over insurance coverage
  • Patient adherence programs
    Through our Pack Health® proven solutions, we help your team achieve better adherence with an elevated patient experience and cost-effective care management

Solid tumor expanded panel

This 523-gene test helps oncologists deliver precision medicine by providing personalized genomic analysis of a patient’s tumor. The expanded panel offers the opportunity for a broader scope of genomic information. For example, it may be useful for patients with limited or ill-defined treatment options and for those considering clinical trials. The addition of tumor mutation burden (TMB) and microsatellite instability (MSI) also enable simultaneous assessment of eligibility for immune checkpoint inhibitors. Tumor profiling with next-generation sequencing allows evaluation of many genomic biomarkers simultaneously.

  • Genes covered
     523 (see complete list of genes included)
     

  • Analysis
     cfDNA

  • Sample input 
    Preferred: Room-temperature, formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing 200 mm2 of tumor tissue with ≥ 20% tumor content (Minimum: 10 mm2 of tumor tissue with ≥ 10% tumor content)
     
  • Sequencing coverage 
    20,000x total coverage
  • Turnaround time 
    14 days after receipt of sample in the laboratory for prospective analysis

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White paper

White paper: Navigating Biomarker-Driven Therapies in Oncology

The escalating global challenge of oncology care demands new approaches to detection, diagnosis, and treatment. 

 

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White paper

White paper: Immuno-oncology: B-cell isotype switching

Our white paper offers a comprehensive overview of the potential of B-cell isotype switching as a key indicator for adenosine pathway inhibition in cancer treatment. 
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White paper

White paper: Pathology in the era of precision medicine

Dive into the transformative world of healthcare with "Pathology in the era of precision medicine," a whitepaper that brings to light the evolving role of pathology in the age of personalized treatment. 

 

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Contact our pharma solutions experts to design a custom program to accommodate the needs of your study.

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