confirmatory

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In February, the FDA Commissioner unveiled a new default position that just one “adequate and well-controlled” study combined with confirmatory evidence will underpin marketing authorization of novel products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The best confirmatory follow-up turned out to be a second Galleri test—which is already Grail’s standard approach in its existing sales of Galleri under the FDA exemption for lab-developed blood tests.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

"I think the urgency and importance of doing the confirmatory work can't be overstated."

From Science Daily • Oct. 19, 2025

“If they’re not willing to do confirmatory sampling, that tells us they’re willing to leave the properties contaminated,” said Jane Williams, executive director of California Communities Against Toxics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

“Of course not,” echoed Mariequita, with a serious, confirmatory bob of the head.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin