PetDx and IDEXX Expand Access to OncoK9, the Cancer Liquid Biopsy Test for Dogs

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PetDx has announced a collaboration with IDEXX Laboratories to enhance access to its liquid biopsy test for canine cancer, OncoK9. This test, which allows for noninvasive cancer detection through a simple blood draw, will be available to veterinary customers in the U.S. and Canada by the end of January 2022. OncoK9 utilizes advanced genomic analysis and sequencing technology, showing promising results in clinical studies. With an estimated six million new canine cancer diagnoses annually, this collaboration aims to improve diagnostics and care for dogs suffering from cancer.

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• Collaboration with IDEXX enhances access to OncoK9 for canine cancer detection.
• OncoK9 shows sensitivity and specificity comparable to human cancer screening tests.
• The test can be implemented easily in veterinary practices.

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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PetDx® – The Liquid Biopsy Company for Pets™, dedicated to unleashing the power of genomics to improve pet health, announced today a collaboration with IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, to significantly broaden access to canine cancer liquid biopsy testing. 

OncoK9®, PetDx's pioneering liquid biopsy test for the detection of cancer in dogs, will be available later this month to all veterinary customers, in the United States and Canada, served by IDEXX Reference Laboratories.

"We are excited about IDEXX's support of our noninvasive cancer testing solutions," said PetDx Chief Operating Officer Kalle Marsal. "Working closely with the industry leader will accelerate our efforts to equip the market with this breakthrough innovation, and ultimately benefit many dogs, their families, and the veterinarians that manage their care."

Launched in 2021, OncoK9 is the first and only liquid biopsy test for the detection of cancer-associated genomic alterations in dogs. Employing cutting-edge genomic analysis, OncoK9 leverages next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology and proprietary bioinformatics algorithms to offer new cancer-detection capabilities that empower veterinarians to provide superior care to canine patients. This collaboration will expedite access to this groundbreaking test that can be easily incorporated into the veterinary clinical routine with a simple blood draw.

Cancer is by far the leading cause of death in dogs, with an estimated six million new cancer diagnoses made each year in the U.S. population of approximately 90 million pet dogs. In the CANDiD (CANcer Detection in Dogs) Study, which enrolled more than 1,000 dogs, OncoK9 demonstrated the ability to detect cancer with sensitivity and specificity performance mirroring that of liquid biopsy tests recently developed for cancer screening in human patients. Results of this clinical validation study have been submitted for publication to a leading peer-reviewed journal, and are summarized in a white paper on the PetDx website.

PetDx and IDEXX are both exhibitors at the VMX conference; they can be found in the expo hall at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla, Jan. 15-19, 2022. 

About PetDx
PetDx® – The Liquid Biopsy Company for Pets™ is a San Diego-based molecular diagnostics company dedicated to unleashing the power of genomics to improve pet health. The company's flagship product, OncoK9®, enables veterinarians to detect cancer in dogs with a simple blood draw. As a first-in-class multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, OncoK9 employs cutting-edge genomic analysis that leverages next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology and proprietary bioinformatics algorithms empowering veterinarians to provide superior care to canine patients. To learn more, visit www.petdx.com.

Contact: petdx@teamlewis.com

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FAQ

What is the collaboration between PetDx and IDEXX Laboratories?

PetDx has partnered with IDEXX Laboratories to broaden access to OncoK9, a liquid biopsy test for canine cancer.

When will OncoK9 be available to veterinary customers?

OncoK9 will be available later this month, January 2022, to veterinary customers in the U.S. and Canada.

What is OncoK9 and how does it work?

OncoK9 is a liquid biopsy test that detects cancer in dogs using a simple blood draw and advanced genomic analysis.

How many new cancer diagnoses occur in dogs each year in the U.S.?

Approximately six million new cancer diagnoses are made each year in the U.S. dog population.

What technology does OncoK9 employ for cancer detection?

OncoK9 employs next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology and proprietary bioinformatics algorithms.