Victoria first to access new melanoma blood test

Source: Invest In Australia, November 2016

Victorians will be the first in Australia to access a revolutionary new blood test for melanoma which is expected to give patients as greater chance of survival.

The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI) will be the first accredited laboratory in the country to administer this life-saving test.

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