Volition Continues to Extend Access to Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test
Rhea-AI Summary
Volition (NYSE: VNRX) announced new laboratory partnerships to expand access to its Nu.Q® Vet Cancer test in the U.S. and Asia. Midwest Veterinary Laboratory will offer the test across all 50 U.S. states beginning February 2026. Bioguard will offer the test via its Animal Health Diagnostic Center, described as the first certified ISO/IEC 17025 animal disease testing laboratory in Taiwan and China. Management highlighted integrating Nu.Q® into annual or senior wellness exams to enable earlier cancer detection in dogs. Volition cited a Total Addressable Market for canine screening of about $100 million for the U.S., Europe and Japan, rising to just under $150 million with China.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, VNRX gained 8.42%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +11.1% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -9.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 13 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $3M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $43M at that time. Trading volume was very high at 3.7x the daily average, suggesting strong buying interest.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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VNRX was up 0.55% while momentum data show only one peer (WOK) in motion, down 6.12% with no news, supporting a stock-specific move rather than a sector-wide rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16 | Veterinary symposium | Positive | +0.6% | Sponsored VMX symposium promoting Nu.Q Vet clinical use and conference presence. |
| Jan 08 | Financing agreement | Positive | +24.2% | Secured $2.0M gross proceeds via convertible note and warrants financing. |
| Jan 08 | Feline trial data | Positive | +24.2% | Reported Nu.Q Vet feline data with high specificity and lymphoma detection rates. |
| Dec 17 | Business review | Positive | +10.3% | Outlined 2025 commercial, clinical, IP milestones and initial Nu.Q revenues. |
| Dec 11 | Technology update | Positive | +2.6% | Announced Capture‑Seq liquid biopsy enrichment data and large TAM projection. |
Recent news with commercial or clinical progress for Nu.Q has consistently coincided with positive next-day price reactions.
Over the last few months, Volition highlighted multiple milestones around its Nu.Q platform. A Dec 11, 2025 Capture‑Seq™ preprint and a Dec 17, 2025 business review both drew positive reactions. On Jan 8, 2026, breakthrough feline Nu.Q Vet data and a $2.0 million funding agreement also aligned with strong gains. A Jan 16, 2026 veterinary symposium further emphasized Nu.Q Vet usage in practice. Today’s expansion of Nu.Q Vet lab access in the U.S. and Asia continues this commercialization trajectory in companion-animal oncology.
Regulatory & Risk Context
The company has an effective S-3 shelf filed on 2025-07-03, expiring on 2028-07-03, with reported usage via at least 4 prospectus supplements, indicating it has previously accessed capital under this registration.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +8.4% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with prior instances where Nu.Q-related clinical or commercial updates preceded gains, as seen after multiple late-2025 announcements with moves up to 24.19%. However, investors have also faced ongoing capital needs and usage of an effective S-3 shelf, which can introduce dilution risk. Short-term spikes could be vulnerable if expectations for Nu.Q Vet adoption or broader Nu.Q platform monetization fail to track these optimistic commercialization signals.
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- Midwest Veterinary Laboratory, a full-service independent reference laboratory in the
U.S. , will be offering the Nu.Q® Vet Cancer test to its customers across all 50 states from February 2026. - Bioguard, a global animal health diagnostics company is now offering the Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test through it's Animal Health Diagnostic Center, the first certified ISO/IEC 17025 animal disease testing laboratory in
Taiwan andChina .
Dr. Tom Butera, Chief Executive Officer, Volition Veterinary Diagnostics Development LLC commented:
"We are delighted to extend the availability of our groundbreaking Nu.Q® technology in both the
By incorporating the Nu.Q® Canine Cancer Test into annual checkups or regular senior wellness exams, veterinarians can detect cancer earlier[1] and help pet owners make timely, informed decisions about cancer care.
"The market opportunity for Nu.Q® Vet is considerable, with the Total Addressable Market for Canine Screening approximately
- Wilson-Robles, H.M., Bygott, T., Kelly, T.K. et al. Evaluation of plasma nucleosome concentrations in dogs with a variety of common cancers and in healthy dogs. BMC Vet Res 18, 329 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-022-03429-8
- Data on File: Volition TAM
About Volition
Volition is a multi-national 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 detect and monitor a range of diseases, including some cancers and diseases associated with NETosis, such as sepsis. Early detection 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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Media Enquiries: Louise Batchelor, Volition, mediarelations@volition.com, +44 (0)7557 774620
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FAQ
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Where will Bioguard offer the Nu.Q® Vet Cancer test and what certification does its lab hold?
How does Volition recommend veterinarians use the Nu.Q® Canine Cancer Test?
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