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  • 1Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Pathology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, Houston, Texas, USA.

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Cytology-derived supernatant liquid biopsies offer a valuable source of genomic material for cancer genotyping when tissue samples are insufficient. These samples aid in therapeutic decision-making, early screening, and monitoring treatment response.

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Area of Science:

  • Molecular Cytopathology
  • Precision Medicine
  • Genomic Analysis

Background:

  • The field of molecular cytopathology is rapidly expanding due to advances in precision medicine.
  • Cytology specimens offer a versatile platform for genomic analysis, enabling 'do more with less' from limited tissue.
  • Cytology-derived supernatant liquid biopsies are emerging as a significant source of high-quality genomic material.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advances and clinical applications of cytology-derived supernatant specimens.
  • To highlight the utility of these novel substrates in precision medicine.
  • To discuss their role in genotyping for therapeutic decision-making, cancer screening, and monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on molecular cytopathology and liquid biopsies.
Keywords:
cell‐free DNAcytopathologyfine‐needle aspirationliquid biopsymolecular cytopathologysupernatant

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  • Analysis of the application of supernatant samples from various body fluids and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) specimens.
  • Evaluation of genomic material quality and its interrogation for genotyping.

    • Main Results:

    • Cytology-derived supernatant samples provide a bridge between tissue-based testing and plasma-based liquid biopsies.
    • These samples are valuable when tissue genotyping is inadequate or plasma-based liquid biopsy is inconclusive.
    • They can serve as a complementary source for reliable genomic information.

    Conclusions:

    • Cytology-derived supernatant liquid biopsies represent a significant advancement in molecular diagnostics.
    • These novel specimens offer crucial genomic data for personalized cancer treatment strategies.
    • Their application expands the utility of cytopathology in the era of precision oncology.