Volition Announces First Ever Automated Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test with Fujifilm Vet Systems
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Volition (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) completed validation and verification of the chemiluminescent immunoassay (ChLIA) version of its Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test with Fujifilm Vet Systems in Japan, enabling full automation in central laboratories.
The supply agreement allows Fujifilm Vet Systems to sell and perform the automated test across its Japanese central reference lab network; over 1,700 veterinary hospitals are registered and Japan has about 7 million pet dogs, indicating a sizeable addressable market.
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- Validation completed for automated ChLIA Nu.Q Vet test in Japan
- Supply agreement lets Fujifilm sell and perform test in Japan
- More than 1,700 veterinary hospitals in Japan registered to use test
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- No revenue, pricing, or launch volumes disclosed in the announcement
News Market Reaction – VNRX
In the Mar 6 session, VNRX gained 0.66%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +6.8% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 4 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | Commercial momentum update | Positive | +25.6% | Highlighted multi‑pillar commercial progress and clinical milestones across Nu.Q® portfolio. |
| Feb 10 | Distributor appointment | Positive | -3.0% | Named new Japanese distributor for Nu.Q® Discover and cited ~$1B TAM. |
| Feb 09 | Listing non‑compliance | Negative | -3.0% | Received NYSE American notice for stockholders’ equity listing standard non‑compliance. |
| Feb 04 | Clinical data presentation | Positive | -4.5% | Presented Nu.Q® NETs HS data and highlighted CE‑marked status and $3.8B TAM. |
| Jan 30 | Reimbursement submission | Positive | +13.5% | Preparing French reimbursement dossier for Nu.Q® Cancer assays with HCL support. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent VNRX news has often been positive, with mixed price follow‑through: some commercial wins drew strong gains, while other upbeat updates saw negative reactions. Regulatory setbacks have aligned with downside moves.
Over the past few weeks, Volition reported several commercial and clinical milestones. On Jan 30, it prepared a reimbursement submission for Nu.Q® Cancer assays in France, followed by a 13.5% gain. A symposium and Nu.Q® NETs data update on Feb 4 preceded a 4.55% decline. A NYSE American non‑compliance notice on Feb 9 was followed by a 3.05% drop, while distributor and commercial momentum updates on Feb 10 and Feb 25 produced mixed reactions, including a 25.62% jump. Today’s automation news extends this commercialization trajectory, particularly in Japan.
Key Terms
chemiluminescent immunoassay (chlia) medical
automated analyzer technical
central laboratories technical
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Junichi Makino, President and Representative Director at Fujifilm Vet Systems, said:
"We are excited to be the first in the world to utilize this centralized lab automation for the Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test, this is a big step forward from the current use of manual plates.
"Since our launch of the Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test in July 2024, there has been an incredible amount of interest amongst Japanese veterinarians, indeed the number of veterinary hospitals registered to use the test in
"This automated test will enable a more rapid turnaround and high throughput to meet increasing demand."
Dr. Jasmine Kway, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Volition added:
"There are approximately seven million pet dogs in
"Cancer is the leading cause of adult canine deaths and earlier detection can improve outcomes. The Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test is an accessible and affordable screening tool for dogs to aid in early cancer detection.
"This automated test via the Immunodiagnostic Systems (IDS) i10® automated analyzer platform is the same platform Volition utilizes for its human products: Nu.Q® Cancer, Nu.Q® NETs and Nu.Q® Discover, demonstrating the synergy across not only the Nu.Q® technology platform but also between humans and dogs."
Volition's supply agreement enables Fujifilm Vet Systems to sell and perform the Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test throughout its network of central reference laboratories in Japan.
About FujiFilm Vet Systems
FujiFilm Vet Systems is a subsidiary of FujiFilm Holdings Corporation, listed on the
FujiFilm Vet Systems provides testing services centered on health checkups to veterinary medical facilities nationwide with relationships throughout the estimated 11,000 veterinary medical facilities in
About Volition
Volition is a multi-national epigenetics company focused on advancing the science of epigenetics. Volition is dedicated to saving lives and improving outcomes for people and animals with life-altering diseases through earlier detection, as well as disease and treatment monitoring.
Through its subsidiaries, Volition is developing and commercializing simple, easy to use, cost-effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of diseases, including some cancers and diseases associated with NETosis, such as sepsis. Early diagnosis and monitoring have the potential not only to prolong the life of patients but also to improve their quality of life.
Volition's research and development activities are centered in
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