IMDX Supports AST and ASHI STAR Working Group's Call for Decentralized Transplant Monitoring

Core Insights - The American Journal of Transplantation position paper emphasizes the importance of decentralized organ health testing, particularly highlighting the role of absolute quantification of donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) as a diagnostic marker, which aligns with iMDx's GraftAssure™ assays [1][2] Industry Context - The STAR working group, a collaboration between the American Society of Transplantation and the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics, advocates for high-quality, standardized decentralized dd-cfDNA testing to support multicenter studies and improve patient management [2][3] - The publication indicates a significant demand for decentralized testing solutions in the transplant community, which is seen as a positive indicator for iMDx's business strategy [2][3] Company Overview - Insight Molecular Diagnostics Inc. aims to democratize access to molecular diagnostic testing, focusing on kidney transplant patients and the $1 billion-plus market for transplant rejection testing [3][4] - iMDx's GraftAssure™ product line includes GraftAssureCore, GraftAssureIQ, and GraftAssureDx, which are designed to provide various levels of diagnostic capabilities [6][4] Product Development - GraftAssureCore is a laboratory-developed test currently reimbursed by CMS, while GraftAssureIQ is a research-use-only kit, and GraftAssureDx is an in vitro diagnostic kit under development for clinical decision-making [6][4]