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ctDNA from body fluids is an adequate source for EGFR biomarker testing in advanced lung adenocarcinoma.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 25 Jun 2021
Pérez-Barrios Clara, Sánchez-Herrero Estela, Garcia-Simón Natalia, Barquín Miguel, Clemente Mariola Blanco, Provencio Mariano, Romero Atocha
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OBJECTIVES: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) biomarker testing using blood-based liquid biopsies remains challenging due to the low concentration of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in certain plasma samples. The aim of this study is to evaluate the usefulness for EGFR biomarker testing of ctDNA from pleural effusions, cerebrospinal fluids, ascites and pericardial effusions obtained during the clinical...
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