ZYKADIA (ceritinib)

TherapyNovartis

ZYKADIA (ceritinib) from Novartis is a targeted therapy for ALK-positive lung cancer.

Approvals
2
Indications
1
Biomarkers
1
Mapped tests
2

Where this therapy is approved with a companion diagnostic

Each row represents a defined combination of indication, biomarker criteria, and ZYKADIA. Select a testing pathway to see the eligible companion diagnostic tests.

Indication-specific approvals

Approvals where ZYKADIA is tied to a specific indication and biomarker definition.

IndicationBiomarker criteriaNotes
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Solid Tumor · Lung
ALK
  • gene rearrangements
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Tumor-agnostic approvals

Approvals defined at the solid tumor level where biomarker criteria determine eligibility for ZYKADIA.

No tumor-agnostic companion diagnostic approvals are currently mapped for this therapy.

Tests used in these approvals

These assays are identified in FDA labeling or sponsor materials as companion diagnostics or acceptable tests when considering ZYKADIA for eligible patients.

Test
FoundationOne CDx
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
Method
NGS
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Test
Ventana ALK (D5F3) CDx Assay
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Roche Diagnostics)
Method
IHC
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
This view is scoped to ZYKADIA (ceritinib). You can also see how it compares with other therapies and indications on the main Know Your Companions™ map.