# Travera

Tests drugs on live tumor cells outside the body and returns a report to the ordering physician.

Author: Kevin Wimer
Canonical URL: https://kevinwimer.com/companies/travera/
Stable ID: 22346548-bf33-4671-a2b8-3657c9915b3b
Revision: fadcda4f-d359-4838-a440-c67faeb28093
Published: 2026-10-23T00:00:15.301Z
Updated: 2026-10-23T00:00:15.301Z
Reviewed: 2026-10-22

## Who this is for
For people comparing this service with their care team. Inclusion is not a recommendation or a finding that it is right for your cancer.

## Before collecting a sample

1. Have the ordering physician and Travera agree on the sample and shipping instructions before the procedure. This needs live tumor cells.
2. Ask which drugs will be tested and how that list was chosen.
3. Ask what clinical evidence supports using the result for your cancer and treatment decision.
4. Confirm cost, coverage, sample-failure policy and the next step with your oncologist.

Travera publishes clinical research and describes its evidence as developing. A response in extracted cells is useful information to assess, not a guarantee that the drug will help you.

## Limits and context
Service details are reported by the linked provider unless noted. Confirm current access, requirements and costs directly. A company profile does not establish clinical benefit.

## Relationships and disclosures
No paid placement. I have no investment, advisory role, paid partnership or other financial relationship with the twelve companies in this initial directory.

## Sources
- [Rapid Therapy Selection overview](https://www.travera.com/) — Travera; official; checked 2026-10-22; Live-cell drug testing, physician report and company-stated timing.
- [Travera clinical evidence](https://www.travera.com/clinical-evidence) — Travera; official; checked 2026-10-22; Company evidence overview with linked publications; early results do not establish benefit for every patient.

Organization website: https://www.travera.com/

Information/access: [Contact Travera](https://www.travera.com/contact)

Service status: available

## Company facts
- **Sample:** Live cancer cells. Collection and transport must follow the lab’s instructions. (Sources: travera)
- **Test:** Rapid Therapy Selection measures how extracted cells respond to selected drugs. The company describes panels of up to 20 drugs. (Sources: travera)
- **Timing:** The company lists results in two days after sample collection; confirm logistics and the report date for your case. (Sources: travera)
- **Report:** Results go to the ordering physician for interpretation with the rest of your care. (Sources: travera)

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Capabilities: drug-testing

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Educational information, not an individualized treatment recommendation.