The recommendations, contained in a report to Congress, follow the GAO's inclusion of the HHS on its High-Risk List of government operations due to "persistent deficiencies in [its] ability to perform ...

The researchers found that cervical mucus from Pap smears has a higher cell-free DNA yield than plasma in endometrial cancer cases.

The assay is intended to help with assessing HIV viral load levels that are used to monitor effectiveness of antiretroviral treatment.

The firm is maintaining its full-year guidance and expects to make the acquisition once Lex Diagnostics obtains 510(k) clearance of its system.