Marylebone Laboratory introduces Mainz Biomed's ColoAlert

Mainz Biomed, a molecular genetics diagnostic company specialising in the early detection of cancer, has announced that London-based Marylebone Laboratory has introduced ColoAlert, Mainz Biomed’s flagship product — an at-home detection test for colorectal cancer (CRC) – to its UK and international customer base.

The collaboration marks another milestone in Mainz Biomed’s mission to combat colorectal cancer (CRC) and save lives through advanced diagnostics. Colorectal cancer remains a critical health concern, with approximately 43,000 diagnoses and 16,800 deaths occurring each year in the UK alone. This equates to an average of 46 lives lost every day. 

With a population of 67 million people, the UK, presents a substantial market for CRC screening. Specifically, within the age groups of 40 to 49 years and 50 to 75 years, there are approximately 8.4 million and 20.0 million individuals respectively. Additionally, there are 6.2 million individuals aged over 75. With a recommended frequency of CRC screening once every two years for patients aged 50 to 74, ColoAlert represents a pivotal tool in the fight against this devastating disease. Considering these figures, the addressable UK market for ColoAlert amounts to a staggering 34.6 million potential users. 

Mainz Biomed has said it is delighted to collaborate with Marylebone Laboratory, which recently expanded its presence in London, under the Marylebone Diagnostic Centre brand where it provides a comprehensive range of screening and diagnostic testing services. Marylebone Laboratory brings extensive expertise in NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) and PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)-based molecular genetic testing. 

Thomas Bianchi, director of the centre, said: “With our significant experience in both NGS and PCR based molecular genetic testing, we are thrilled to offer ColoAlert to our UK-based and international customer network. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the third worldwide and ColoAlert’s unique genetic-based solution has the potential to provide a step change in how we’re able to provide life-changing early diagnosis.”

Darin Leigh, chief commercial officer of Mainz Biomed, added: “With Marylebone, we are pleased that we have found a strong strategic partner in the UK market. The organisation is committed to bringing the very best CRC screening solutions to the UK population to reduce the number of late CRC diagnoses, thereby increasing patient survival and reducing the burden of medical treatment.”