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A single diagnostics update sparked a breakout week, while a handful of biotech names sold off hard despite busy newsflow. Capital raisings, takeover steps and US market pushes kept healthcare in motion heading into mid-February milestones.

BCAL Diagnostics has launched its Avantect blood tests for pancreatic and ovarian cancer with encouraging early uptake and is advancing its BREASTESTplus breast cancer test towards broader clinical use.

A small-cap healthcare rally had a clear centre: distribution deals, US regulatory steps, and big cheques. Osteopore, Echo IQ and Anteris led the week, while a handful of names slipped despite solid operational updates.

BCAL Diagnostics has launched its Avantect pancreatic and ovarian cancer tests in Australia, alongside expanding clinical data and establishing a national registry for its BREASTESTplus breast cancer test.

BCAL Diagnostics has secured national ethics approval to establish a large-scale registry tracking the clinical impact of its BREASTESTplus blood test for breast cancer diagnosis, aiming to enhance doctor adoption and reimbursement prospects.

BCAL Diagnostics is preparing to launch its Avantect® pancreatic and ovarian cancer blood tests in Australia by January 2026, following key regulatory approvals and promising clinical data. The company also broadens the reach of its BREASTESTplus™ breast cancer test, targeting a larger segment of women with dense breast tissue.

BCAL Diagnostics has secured key partnerships and a $10 million convertible note facility to expand its cancer detection tests across Australia and New Zealand, marking steady commercial progress in Q3 2025.

BCAL Diagnostics has launched a $10 million convertible note facility, with $5 million already committed, to strengthen its capital position and accelerate commercialisation of its cancer detection technologies.

BCAL Diagnostics has established a $10 million convertible note facility, with $5 million already committed, to accelerate its cancer detection technologies and commercial milestones.

BCAL Diagnostics has partnered with US-based ClearNote Health to exclusively distribute innovative blood tests for early detection of pancreatic and ovarian cancers in Australia and New Zealand, starting early 2026.

BCAL Diagnostics has launched its first commercial breast cancer diagnostic test, BREASTESTplus™, in Australia, marking a key milestone despite a $7.24 million loss for FY2025. The company is also advancing its US operations with a new subsidiary and clinical trials underway.

BCAL Diagnostics has partnered with Sonic Healthcare Australia to broaden access to its innovative blood-based breast cancer test, BREASTEST plus™, across Sydney. This move formalizes a commercial rollout following successful trials and aims to improve early detection for women with dense breast tissue.