Sonora Quest is the exclusive laboratory offering the DermTech Melanoma Test for all of Arizona.

Sonora Quest is the exclusive laboratory offering the DermTech Melanoma Test for all of Arizona.

The DermTech Melanoma Test uses a non-invasive Smart Sticker to lift skin cells from the surface of a patient’s skin to be tested for select genomic markers associated with melanoma. It rules out melanoma with greater than 99% reliability. 

The new agreement aims to increase the availability of the DermTech Melanoma Test to people in Arizona.

“This agreement with Sonora Quest is a testament to our continued commitment to helping end deaths from melanoma,” says John Dobak, M.D., CEO of DermTech, in a news release. “Given the frequency of patients asking their healthcare providers about suspicious moles, introducing a simple way for providers to rule out melanoma with confidence is key. We look forward to working with Sonora Quest to reach more patients who visit their healthcare providers as a first line of defense.”

“Arizonans spend significant time outdoors, potentially putting us at higher risk of skin cancer,” says David A. Dexter, president and CEO for Sonora Quest. “Early detection is key and our agreement with DermTech will provide greater access to this innovative testing method to detect melanoma. We’re dedicated to continually investing in innovative technology like this to make health care more convenient and provide better outcomes to all Arizonans.”

One of the deadliest forms of skin cancer, melanoma is most treatable when diagnosed early – in