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ArticleTranslational lung cancer research2021

Reflex testing in non-small cell lung carcinoma using DNA- and RNA-based next-generation sequencing-a single-center experience.

Martin Zacharias, Gudrun Absenger, Karl Kashofer, Robert Wurm, Jörg Lindenmann, Angelika Terbuch, Selma Konjic, Stefan Sauer, Franz Gollowitsch, Gregor Gorkiewicz and 1 more

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11 authors.

Martin Zacharias *Diagnostic and Research Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Gudrun Absenger *Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Karl KashoferDiagnostic and Research Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Robert WurmDivision of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Jörg LindenmannDivision of Thoracic Surgery and Hyperbaric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Angelika TerbuchDivision of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Selma KonjicDiagnostic and Research Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Stefan SauerDiagnostic and Research Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Franz GollowitschDiagnostic and Research Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Gregor GorkiewiczDiagnostic and Research Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Luka BrcicDiagnostic and Research Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTargeted treatment modalities for non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) patients are expanding rapidly and demand a constant adaptation of molecular testing strategies. In this regard, broad reflex testing via next-generation sequencing (NGS) might have several advantages. However, real-world data regarding practical feasibility and clinical relevance are scarce, especially for RNA-based NGS.

methodsWe performed a retrospective study comparing NGS use in two consecutive years (2019 and 2020). In 2019, reflex testing mainly consisted of DNA-based NGS for mutations and immunohistochemistry (IHC) for

resultsWithin the whole cohort (n=432), both DNA- and RNA-based NGS yielded almost always evaluable results. Only in 6 cases, the RNA content was too little for an appropriate analysis. After integrating RNA-based NGS in the reflex testing approach, the number of detected fusions increased significantly (2.6%

conclusionsOur study demonstrates that a comprehensive approach to reflex NGS testing is practically feasible and clinically relevant. Including RNA-based panels in the reflex testing approach results in more detected fusions and more patients receiving targeted therapies. Additionally, this broad molecular profiling strategy identifies patients with emerging biomarkers, underscoring its usefulness in the rapidly evolving landscape of targeted therapies.

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DNA sequencingnext-generation sequencing (NGS)Non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC)reflex testingRNA sequencing

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PMID35004252
PMCPMC8674594

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