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DGX anchors the broad paid lab network; NTRA, GH, VCYT, and TEM carry higher-growth molecular, screening, reimbursed genomic testing, and lab-data exposure; ILMN and QGEN supply sequencing and molecular workflow; A, DHR, and TMO are core tools exposures but ranked lower for node purity. VCYT is core because its filed lane shows Q1 2026 testing revenue, Decipher/Afirma growth, raised guidance, and positive operating cash flow. 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