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Barriers to Biomarker Testing Implementation in Precision Oncology

Mar 27, 2026

Despite guidelines recommending broad molecular profiling for precision oncology, biomarker testing faces significant implementation barriers including insurance coverage limitations, lengthy turnaround times, and tissue adequacy issues. Studies show most patients lack biomarker results at initial consultation, with up to 43% having insufficient tissue for genotyping in NSCLC cases.