Australian First Melanoma Blood Test To Save Lives

Source: Victoria, November 2016

Victorians will be the first in Australia to access a revolutionary new blood test to diagnose melanoma sooner and give patients the best chance of survival.

Minister for Health Jill Hennessy today announced that the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI) will be the first accredited laboratory in the country to administer the life-saving test.

The ground breaking ‘liquid biopsy’ blood test promises to speed up the diagnosis of melanoma, ensuring patients get the personalised treatment they need sooner.