Biocept Stock Moves Higher On Collaboration With Quest Diagnostics For Liquid Biopsy Testing For Lung Cancer Patients

by Vandana Singh, Benzinga Editor

June 22, 2021 10:20 AM | 1 min read |

Biocept Inc BIOC has collaborated with Quest Diagnostics Inc DGX to provide laboratory testing services to Quest patients for its Target Selector NGS-based liquid biopsy targeted lung cancer panel.
The Biocept Target Selector NGS-based liquid biopsy assay is a less invasive, lab-developed test used for genomic profiling in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer to help qualify them for advanced targeted therapies and monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
The two parties expect the service to be available to Quest Diagnostics' providers and patients in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Price Action: BIOC shares are up 4.52% at $4.39 during the market session on the last check Tuesday.

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