Roche announces global availability of blood-based genomic profiling test, FoundationOne Liquid
Liquid biopsy test can identify 70 of the most commonly mutated genes in solid tumours, as well as microsatellite instability Many cancer patients have insufficient or inadequate tissue for genomic testing and so may benefit from FoundationOne Liquid FoundationOne Liquid joins FoundationOne CDx to deliver a complementary portfolio which provides insights to personalise a patient's treatment plan Roche announced today the global availability of FoundationOne Liquid, a liquid biopsy test. FoundationOne Liquid can identify circulating tumour DNA in the blood of people living with cancer and can identify 70 of the most commonly mutated genes in solid tumours, including microsatellite instability, a genomic signature which may help inform cancer immunotherapy based treatment decisions.1,2 From a single blood sample, the liquid biopsy offers a quick and convenient option for some patients with solid tumours.3 FoundationOne Liquid meets a compelling need for comprehensive genomic profiling for people who have insufficient or inadequate tissue, including those with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, where an estimated 15% of patients are not eligible for tissue biopsy and approximately 10% have a biopsy size that is insufficient to evaluate.4-6 FoundationOne Liquid complements FoundationOne CDx, a tissue-based genomic profiling test launched in the US earlier this year, to deliver a portfolio of comprehensive genomic profiling services for healthcare professionals.
