The next-generation sequencing-based FoundationOne CDx test has received FDA approval as a companion diagnostic to identify fusions in neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase genes, NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3, in DNA isolated from tumor tissue specimens from patients with solid tumors eligible for treatment with Vitrakvi (larotrectinib).
FoundationOne CDx test receives FDA approval as companion diagnostic to identify NTRK fusions in solid tumors for Vitrakvi
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