Third quarter 2022 core lung diagnostic testing revenues growth up 96% to 103% compared to third quarter 2021
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2022-- Biodesix, Inc. (NASDAQ: BDSX), a leading data-driven diagnostic solutions company with a focus in lung disease, today announced that the Company expects to report third quarter 2022 total revenue to be in the range of $10.6 million to $11.2 million, representing growth of 62% to 71% over the third quarter 2021. The strength in the third quarter 2022 total revenue reflects continued growth in the Company’s core lung diagnostic testing. The financial results included in this release pertaining to the third quarter 2022 are preliminary, subject to completion of internal procedures and review.
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
For the three-month period ended September 30, 2022, as compared to the same period of 2021 (where applicable):
“We had another strong quarter that builds upon recent momentum and again was highlighted by record revenue and volume growth from our core lung diagnostic testing business,” stated Scott Hutton, Chief Executive Officer. “Our lung diagnostic portfolio consists of five Medicare-covered tests to help physicians quickly and confidently decipher the risk of malignancy of a lung nodule and then help guide treatment decisions if a patient has been diagnosed with lung cancer. While we are pleased with our COVID testing results for the quarter, we do not expect any significant continued revenue generation from this testing given the previously disclosed expiration of our contract with the State of Colorado. We continue to be pleased with the interest and ongoing discussions around our BioPharma services although the revenue represents the continued delay in clinical study enrollment and sample shipping logistics impacting timelines for existing and new agreements. At Biodesix we have worked hard to build one of the most comprehensive suites of precision diagnostic tests to support clinical decision-making across the lung cancer continuum and are very pleased with the increased adoption of our tests by physicians to help improve patient care.”
The Company expects to be at the high end of the range of its previously disclosed total revenue guidance for 2022 of $37.5 million and $39.5 million. We expect the fourth quarter 2022 to maintain continued growth in our core lung diagnostic business while COVID revenue is expected to decline to an immaterial amount based on current trends in COVID testing.
About Biodesix
Biodesix is a leading data-driven diagnostic solutions company with a focus in lung disease. The Company develops diagnostic tests addressing important clinical questions by combining multi-omics through the power of artificial intelligence. Biodesix offers five Medicare-covered tests for patients with lung diseases. The blood based Nodify Lung® nodule risk assessment testing strategy, consisting of the Nodify XL2® and the Nodify CDT® tests, evaluates the risk of malignancy in incidental pulmonary nodules, enabling physicians to better triage patients to the most appropriate course of action. The blood based IQLung™ strategy for lung cancer patients integrates the GeneStrat® targeted test, the GeneStrat NGS™ test and the VeriStrat® test to support treatment decisions across all stages of lung cancer with results in an unprecedented average of 36-72 hours, expediting time to treatment. Biodesix also leverages the proprietary and advanced Diagnostic Cortex® AI (Artificial Intelligence) platform, to collaborate with many of the world’s leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to solve complex diagnostic challenges in lung disease. For more information about Biodesix, visit biodesix.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “expect,” “predict,” “potential,” “opportunity,” “goals,” or “should,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and performance could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. Biodesix has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations and projections about future events and trends. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Forward-looking statements may include information concerning the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Biodesix and its operations, it is possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its revenues, profitability, outlook, and overall business strategy. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in this press release and additionally, other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in this press release can be found in the Risk Factors section of Biodesix’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, filed March 14, 2022, or subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q during 2022, if applicable. Biodesix undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to such forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
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