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| CombiMatrix Corp:Says its chromosomal microarray
analysis (CMA) test to identify development disorders in pediatric
patients, the CombiSNP Array for Pediatric Analysis, has received
conditional approval from the New York Department of Health for testing
on patient samples.CMA testing for pediatric development disorders, such
as its CombiSNP CMA test, is recommended by the American College of
Medical Genetics for individuals with developmental delays, birth
defects, physical deformities or autism or autism spectrum
disorder.Under conditional approval, CombiMatrix will be able to market
the test in New York while the test is under Clinical Laboratory
Reference System review.Upon completion of the review, either the test
will receive full marketing approval or additional information will be
required in order to achieve final approval. per reuters |
IRVINE, Calif., July 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CombiMatrix Corporation (CBMX), a molecular diagnostics company specializing in DNA-based testing services for developmental disorders and cancer diagnostics, today announced that it has entered into a contractual agreement with Stratose for coverage of CombiMatrix's diagnostic laboratory services.
Stratose, based in Atlanta, GA, maintains one of the largest and growing directly managed PPO networks in the U.S., including more than 850,000 direct and affiliate medical, dental and workers' compensation provider contract. These members will now have access to CombiMatrix's suite of molecular diagnostic solutions and comprehensive clinical support specializing in prenatal, miscarriage and pediatric healthcare.
Mark McDonough, president and chief executive officer of CombiMatrix, says, "Our partnership with Stratose is another example of the value our health plan customers place on our service-oriented testing model. Through this agreement, millions of Stratose PPO members will now have access to our entire portfolio of testing services, including our CombiSNP(TM) chromosomal microarray test (CMA). We look forward to providing them this service."
About Stratose
Stratose is a marketplace leader, providing comprehensive solutions for managing healthcare costs. Stratose utilizes proprietary technology and a suite of products and services to deliver industry leading discounts on medical, dental and workers' compensation billings by accessing direct provider contracts, PPO networks, provider negotiations, proprietary re-pricing including Medicare, to achieve industry leading savings for its national client base. Learn more at www.stratose.com.