IVDR-certified software for NGS variant interpretation

QIAGEN Clinical Insight Interpret is the first NGS interpretation platform to be certified under IVDR for both oncology and hereditary applications.

IVDR-certified software for precise and reliable variant interpretations

QIAGEN is pleased to announce an updated version of its clinical decision support platform, QIAGEN Clinical Insight Interpret for NGS molecular profiling of hereditary and somatic diseases, has received the European Union (EU) Technical Documentation Assessment and Quality Management System certificate under the European In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR).

QIAGEN Clinical Insight Interpret is the first NGS interpretation platform to be certified under IVDR for both oncology and hereditary applications. As a medical device software for clinical decision support (Class C IVD Medical Device), QIAGEN Clinical Insight Interpret conforms with regulatory policy, ensuring greater patient protection, information transparency, and data traceability.

Countries where QCI-IVDR is approved for use*:

  • Ireland
  • Germany
  • Turkey

*The updated certified version will become available for additional European customers through 2025, depending on requirements for sale in respective countries.

Are you a current European customer of QCI Interpret?

Current users of QCI Interpret in Europe must transition to IVDR-certified software to comply with the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR). Please contact your sales representative to learn more about the transition.

QIAGEN Clinical Insight Interpret

QIAGEN Clinical Insight Interpret is a universal solution for tertiary analysis that can be used with any validated panel and sequencing platform. It provides variant annotation, classification, interpretation and reporting of somatic and germline NGS tests. The QCI Interpret product has been used to analyze and interpret over 4 million NGS patient test cases worldwide, making it one of the most widely used and universally respected platforms for efficiently accessing clinical  evidence to support confident decision‑making in genetic testing.

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Frequently asked questions

European labs and clinicians are facing significant changes to diagnostic testing. Announced in May of 2017, IVDR is the new regulation for IVD medical devices in Europe. It replaces IVDD (in vitro diagnostic directive). The EU is moving from a  directive-based system to an approach that now is European regulation. Advances in testing, technology and international standards were considered in the development of the IVDR regulation, resulting in changes to provide higher quality, safety and reliability of IVD tests and devices.
IVDR certification ensures that medical device software used in laboratories complies with stringent regulatory standards, guaranteeing its safety, reliability, and effectiveness. Having IVDR-certified medical device software is crucial for labs to maintain quality control, ensure accurate diagnostic results, and adhere to regulatory requirements, thereby safeguarding patient well-being, enhancing the lab’s credibility, and enabling international collaborations

Unlike the EU, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA, North America), or other regulatory authorities (in different countries), have yet to take the next steps to regulate clinical decision support software that helps in analyzing and interpreting NGS variants.

The FDA is currently seeking community input and, with the final rule by FDAaimed at helping to ensure the safety and effectiveness of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs), it is becoming apparent that more and more IVD assays will become available (The ILLUMINA® TSO500 assay is in the process of IVD approval), which will require analysis and interpretation of NGS variants using a clinical decision support software that is compliant with an IVD assay quality management system. Essentially the FDA is expected to regulate the clinical decision support software, like the EU, in the future.

The fact that QCI Interpret is already IVDR approved, whenever the FDA decides to regulate clinical decision support software, QCI Interpret will readily be able to comply without any downtime, unlike other assays. 

The IVDR version of QCI Interpret requires a different license but uses the same internet application address (product URL) to login. It can be accessed through UI and API as usual. However, it will have IVDR labeling. Currently, the QIAGEN Digital Insights team is working on registering the product in multiple EU countries and planning go-to-market activities.

Easily transition to IVDR-certified tertiary analysis with QIAGEN

Without additional effort for your laboratory, QIAGEN Clinical Insight Interpret enables IVDR-compliant variant annotation and interpretation and simplifies clinical decision making.

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