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Finalized MolDx LCD Includes Expanded Coverage for Natera’s Prospera™ Portfolio
AUSTIN, Texas, July 16, 2026--Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA and precision medicine, today highlighted the impact of a final local coverage determination (LCD) for molecular testing for solid organ allograft rejection: L40060.
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Surveillance coverage significantly strengthened with new LCD across kidney, heart, and lung transplantation, expanding coverage for Prospera testing across critical post-transplant settings AUSTIN, Texas, July 16, 2026 --( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA and precision medicine, today highlighted the impact of a final local coverage determination (LCD) for molecular testing for solid organ allograft rejection: L40060. The LCD strengthens coverage for Prospera in the surveillance settings. The new policy, which is expected to take effect on August 30, 2026, specifically includes: The final LCD improves upon the July 2025 draft, which had suggested only 2 tests per year in years 2-3 across all indications; and only 4 tests in year 1 for kidney. Following the release of that draft in July 2025, major medical societies submitted comments to MolDx in support of coverage with expanded test frequency. These included letters from the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), the American Society of Transplantation (AST), and the International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT). "The finalized LCD expands access to Prospera across critical post-transplant management settings," said Matt Mega, senior vice president of market access at Natera. "This new policy provides strong support for molecular testing in surveillance, thereby enabling clinicians to respond to rejection and help prevent irreversible damage to donor organs." About Natera Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA and precision medicine, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. We aim to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard-of-care to protect health and inform earlier, more targeted interventions that help lead to longer, healthier lives. Natera's tests are supported by more than 400 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate excellent performance. Natera operates ISO 13485-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in Austin, Texas, and San Carlos, California, and through Foresight Diagnostics, its subsidiary, operates an ISO 27001-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory certified under CLIA in Boulder, Colorado. For more information, visit www.natera.com .