Molecular diagnosis is performed at the gene level with nucleic acids as the object for detection, with high sensitivity and accuracy.

Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the rapidly evolving field of In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) in China.

Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Capsulomics, Inc., d/b/a Previse. Previse is a gastrointestinal health company with a primary focus on chronic acid reflux related diseases, including esophageal cancer. The terms of the agreement are undisclosed.

Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, has entered into an agreement with Incyte Diagnostics to acquire select assets of its clinical testing business, including multiple same-day testing day labs, and select technical assets of Incyte Diagnostics’ anatomic pathology (AP) business including Incyte’s main AP laboratory in Spokane, Washington, and its labs in Tukwila and Richland, Washington, and Missoula, Montana.

Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 and updated full-year guidance.

Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Breakthrough Device Designation for the VENTANA® TROP2 (EPR20043) RxDx Device. This is the first Breakthrough Device Designation to be granted for a computational pathology companion diagnostic (CDx) device.

The global IVD market is expected to realize +3% CAGR, (+5% CAGR excluding COVID-19), notably stemming from emerging region from 2023-2028.

Gestalt, a leading innovator in AI-powered digital pathology solutions, announced the completion of a $7.5 million Series A financing. The round was led by Cowles Ventures, TVF Funds, Inland Imaging Investments, KickStart Funds, and prominent angel investors from the Pacific Northwest.

Revvity, Inc. (NYSE: RVTY), today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2025.

The 2024 annual reports of major Chinese IVD companies released.

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2025.

Group sales grew by 6% at constant exchange rates (CER; 7% in CHF), driven by high demand for newer medicines and diagnostic solutions.