SOPHiA DDM™
for Liquid Biopsy

Faster answers, deeper clarity
Elevate your liquid biopsy analysis capabilities with sensitive and accurate precision oncology applications tailored to your needs.
OVERVIEW

Think outside the block with liquid biopsy

Cancer profiling typically requires a tissue biopsy, however, many samples cannot be analyzed due to insufficient quality or quantity. Liquid biopsy is an alternative or complementary approach to FFPE block testing, enabling non-invasive tumor profiling using cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from blood samples.

Expand access to precision oncology

SOPHiA DDM™ for Liquid Biopsy simplifies analysis of genomic drivers in cancer using the trusted analytical performance and advanced features of the SOPHiA DDM™ Platform.
SOPHiA GENETICS, in collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and AstraZeneca, is expanding access to precision oncology analysis worldwide by creating a decentralized global network for liquid biopsy testing.

Easily navigate complex analysis

SOPHiA DDM™ for Blood Cancers simplifies analysis of genomic drivers in hematological cancers using the trusted analytical performance and advanced features of the SOPHiA DDM™ platform.
Streamline raw genomic data analysis to precisely detect, annotate, and prioritize even the most complex blood cancer variants.

You call the targets, we call the variants

MSK-ACCESS® powered with
SOPHiA DDM™

Assess 147 key cancer-associated genes curated by MSK experts, leveraging a matched tumor-normal workflow to distinguish somatic from germline and CHIP variants.

Create Custom Applications

Create your own tailor-made next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based liquid biopsy applications, leveraging our cutting-edge technology. Contact us to discuss your cfDNA analysis needs.

Adapt Existing Applications

Adapt any SOPHiA GENETICS™ solid tumor application into a liquid biopsy equivalent (e.g. SOPHiA DDM™ Homologous Recombination Solution (HRS), SOPHiA DDM™ Extended HRS, or SOPHiA DDM™ Solid Tumor Solution for Liquid Biopsy).
KEY FEATURES

Elevate your liquid biopsy capabilities

Gain clear insights through streamlined, end-to-end workflows. Accurately characterize key genomic variants driving cancer growth using our comprehensive, guideline-driven portfolio of ready-to-use and customizable next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based applications.
Propel genomic discovery using analytically verified cfDNA applications that harness proprietary algorithms, trusted by a network of leading oncology experts.
Confidently generate data internally, knowing your results will align with those from other labs operating under the same conditions, all while securely maintaining full control over your samples and data.
Automate your high-throughput analyses to rapidly assess the most relevant biomarkers in your laboratory, from any size dataset, across all solid tumor types.
WORKFLOW

Accurate results when answers matter​

Streamline your liquid biopsy analysis workflow, from cfDNA to comprehensive report.
Matched-tumor normal approach

Have the option to sequence white blood cell DNA with cfDNA to filter CHIP variants.

Flexible and scalable library preparation

Use one universal, automated protocol for robust sequencing across applications.

Accurate variant detection and annotation

Precisely detect challenging genomic variants using our proprietary algorithms.

Advanced variant interpretation

Match tumor genomic profiles to the most up-to date information with OncoPortal™ Knowledge Base.

You won’t be left alone.
Enjoy comprehensive support at every step through the SOPHiA DDM™ MaxCare Program, making in-house adoption a breeze.
ANALYTICS

Cut through the noise

Accurately detect cfDNA variants by reducing sequencing noise with the proprietary algorithms of the SOPHiA DDM™ Platform.
SOPHiA DDM™ enables sensitive detection of relevant variants at low allele frequencies (down to 0.5% VAF) in plasma cfDNA. By incorporating our proprietary CUMIN™ molecular barcoding technology into sample preparation, errors introduced during library preparation, target enrichment, or sequencing can be filtered out and true variant alleles identified.
Technology Principles
Our sophisticated SNV and Indel calling algorithms differentiate true signal from noise linked to the sample type, sequencer, and library preparation. In an analysis of clinical cfDNA samples, a custom liquid biopsy application achieved 100% sensitivity for SNV and Indel calling at ≥0.5% variant allele frequency.
Technology Principles
Our copy number variation (CNV) calling algorithm adapts to experimental conditions and performs double normalization to call CNVs missed by other tools. MUSKAT™ supports detecting and reporting of whole gene amplifications and deletions from cfDNA samples.
Technology Principles

Our fusion calling technology accurately calls novel (partner-agnostic) fusions from DNA and leverages a probabilistic graphical model to reduce false positives. SOPHiA DDM™ can confidently identify very challenging mutations, such as KIF5B-RET fusion.

Technology Principles
Our robust annotation algorithm retrieves information from curated databases and uses de novo analytics to provide insights on the likely effects and pathogenicity of genomic variants. Coupled with SOPHiA DDM™ filtering capabilities, our accurate variant annotation facilitates the identification of relevant variants.
Technology Principles

SOPHiA DDM™ for Liquid Biopsy

Faster answers, deeper clarity
APPLICATIONS

Focus on your targets of interest

Enhance your liquid biopsy workflow to focus on the biomarkers that matter most or develop a high-quality application with help from our team of experts.

Featured applications

  MSK-ACCESS® powered with SOPHiA DDM™ - RUO Customize liquid biopsy applications tailored to your needs Adapt any existing
SOPHiA GENETICS solid tumor applications to liquid biopsy
No. of genes 147 genes curated by MSK experts

≥20 genes (biological relevance)

≥80 genes (broader research interests)

LBx STS (42 genes), LBx HRS (16 genes), LBx ExtHRS (28 genes), and more

Cancer type Across cancer types
(NSCLC, prostate, pancreatic, biliary, bladder, breast & other cancers)
Across cancer types
(NSCLC, prostate, pancreatic, biliary, bladder, breast & other cancers)
Solution-dependent
Customization NO YES YES
CHIP filtering YES OPTIONAL OPTIONAL
Sequencer Illumina NovaSeq™ X, NovaSeq™ 6000, NextSeq® 1000/2000 Illumina NovaSeq™ X, NovaSeq™ 6000, NextSeq® 550/1000/2000 Illumina NovaSeq™ X, NovaSeq™ 6000, NextSeq® 550/1000/2000
Alterations SNV/Indels, CNVs, gene fusions, TERT promoter, MET exon 14 skipping MSI (investigational) SNV/Indels
(Depending on solution, CNVs, gene fusions, and MSI may be available)
SNV/Indels
(Depending on solution, CNVs, gene fusions, and MSI may be available)

SOPHiA GENETICS products are for Research Use Only and not for use in diagnostic procedures unless specified otherwise.

SOPHiA DDM™ Dx Hereditary Cancer Solution, SOPHiA DDM™ Dx RNAtarget Oncology Solution and SOPHiA DDM™ Dx Homologous Recombination Deficiency Solution are available as CE-IVD products for In Vitro Diagnostic Use in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom and Switzerland. SOPHiA DDM™ Dx Myeloid Solution and SOPHiA DDM™ Dx Solid Tumor Solution are available as CE-IVD products for In Vitro Diagnostic Use in the EEA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Israel. Information about products that may or may not be available in different countries and if applicable, may or may not have received approval or market clearance by a governmental regulatory body for different indications for use. Please contact us at [email protected] to obtain the appropriate product information for your country of residence.

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