Diagnosis and therapy go hand in hand. Our diagnostic tests are used to diagnose the illness and determine disease status, monitor the effectiveness of treatment, and detect relapse. In addition, during drug development, they can be used to identify new therapeutic targets for drug discovery, screen out unpromising drug candidates, or can be used to select patients who are most likely to benefit from a treatment.
With the right use of diagnostic tests, the safety and efficacy of the medication can be improved by making sure that the right patient receives the right medication. Today, every drug being developed at Roche has a diagnostics programme associated with it to help drive towards developing personalised healthcare solutions.