Latest Diagnostics News

BCAL Diagnostics has strengthened its leadership, advanced breast cancer detection tests, and secured key funding and strategic investments to underpin its FY2027 growth plans.

Rhythm Biosciences bolstered its financial position with a $5.2 million option underwriting while accelerating commercial adoption of its ColoSTAT® colorectal cancer test and advancing geneType™ partnerships internationally in Q4 FY26.

Cleo Diagnostics has entered the critical Analytical Validation phase for its ovarian cancer blood test, progressing toward an FDA 510(k) submission targeted for the first half of 2027. The company also secured a U.S. reimbursement pathway to support early market entry post-clearance, backed by a cash balance of A$6.2 million.

Axel REE has confirmed a breakthrough in sustainable rare earth extraction at its Woolrich deposit, surpassing previous test benchmarks and preparing for field trials in December 2026.

Microba Life Sciences has wrapped up a $5.41 million capital raise combining a $5 million institutional Placement and a $407,500 Share Purchase Plan, strengthening its balance sheet to accelerate growth in Australia and the UK.

Lumos Diagnostics reported a 6% revenue increase to US$13.2 million for FY26, driven by an 875% surge in FebriDx® sales following a pivotal CLIA waiver. The company expanded U.S. adoption to 170+ healthcare sites and secured milestone payments exceeding US$6 million.

Proteomics International Laboratories has streamlined operations, secured a key US patent for its endometriosis test, and inked a three-year exclusive distribution deal with Healius for its Promarker diagnostics in Australia.

Echo IQ has locked in a strategic $20 million investment and US partnership with Pro Medicus, alongside a $110 million capital raise, positioning the company for accelerated commercial expansion of its AI-driven cardiovascular diagnostics in the US.

BlinkLab has bolstered its war chest with a A$17.5 million placement, secured a foundational US patent valid through 2041, and made significant progress in its FDA autism diagnostic trial and European ADHD study.

Imricor Medical Systems has officially launched its US commercial operations, securing Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego as the first customer for its NorthStar iMR mapping system, following key FDA clearances including pediatric approvals.

Resonance Health (ASX:RHT) closed FY26 with a net operating cash inflow of $2.9 million and completed recruitment for a $13.8 million clinical trial, underpinning a robust contract pipeline and growing net cash position.

Argenica Therapeutics is gearing up for a pivotal late-stage clinical trial of its neuroprotective drug ARG-007 (xaranetide) in acute ischaemic stroke, backed by strong safety assays and solid funding.