Powered by proprietary single-molecule next-generation sequencing (smNGS) technology, Northstar Select sets a new standard in sensitivity for non-invasive, blood-based comprehensive genomic profiling of advanced solid tumor cancers by uncovering over 50% more clinically actionable alterations compared to other tests
MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BillionToOne, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company with a mission to create powerful and accurate tests that are accessible to all, today announced publication of Validation of a liquid biopsy assay with increased sensitivity for clinical comprehensive genomic profiling1. The study validates Northstar Select, BillionToOne's highly sensitive comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) liquid biopsy assay, demonstrating superior performance in detecting more clinically actionable alterations in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA).
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