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VolitionRx Announces Submission of Manuscript for Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test in Cats

Key Takeaway: VolitionRx Limited has submitted a clinical manuscript for peer review regarding its Nu.Q® Vet Feline assay, which shows high accuracy in detecting lymphoma in cats. The assay demonstrated 97% specificity and detected 86% of feline lymphomas. This development could lead to the first affordable blood-based liquid biopsy test for feline cancer, addressing a significant need in veterinary medicine.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • High accuracy of Nu.Q® Vet assay in detecting feline lymphoma.
  • Potential to unlock a $5 million milestone payment.
  • Addresses a significant unmet need in veterinary medicine.
  • First affordable blood-based liquid biopsy test for cats.

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The publication of this study in a peer reviewed journal is expected subsequently to unlock a $5 million contractual milestone payment

HENDERSON, Nev.,May 6, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) ("Volition"), a multi-national epigenetics company, announces submission for peer review a clinical manuscript1reporting the high accuracy of its Nu.Q® Vet Feline prototype assay in detecting lymphoma in cats, the most common cancer in the species2. At 97% specificity the assay detected 86% of feline lymphomas1. This breakthrough marks the development of what we expect to be the world's first simple, affordable blood-based liquid biopsy test for feline cancer, a significant unmet need in veterinary medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nu.Q® Vet assay?

The Nu.Q® Vet assay is a prototype test designed to detect lymphoma in cats.

What accuracy does the Nu.Q® Vet assay achieve?

The assay has a specificity of 97% and detects 86% of feline lymphomas.

What milestone payment is associated with this submission?

The publication of the study is expected to unlock a $5 million milestone payment.

Why is this test significant for veterinary medicine?

It addresses a significant unmet need for affordable cancer detection in cats.

Last updated: May 6, 2026