Next Generation Sequencing Method for the Detection of EGFR Gene Mutations in the Plasma of Patients With Lung Cancer

The study aims to evaluate the Plasma-SeqSensei™ Solid Cancer IVD Kit NGS diagnostic test (Sysmex) before its introduction into routine diagnostics. This is a test for research of EGFR mutations in cfDNA that needs to be evaluated in a patient population with lung adenocarcinoma already characterized for EGFR mutations by a molecular test of reference. The proposed study does not present any risk to participants.

Inclusion Criteria: * Males or Females aged at least 18 years; * Patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer at diagnosis or progression who have previously had the cobas® EGFR Mutation Test v2 (Roche) performed on a liquid biopsy with a valid result (positive or negative); * Availability of 6 mL of plasma. Exclusion Criteria: * Plasma not available in sufficient quantities to perform both tests; * Cobas test with invalid result.