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Foundation One:

  • Sample types: Tumor tissue, blood sample (ctDNA)
  • Includes MSI status
  • FoundationOne CDx test covers somatic mutations in MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, and PMS2
  • FoundationOne Liquid test does NOT cover ctDNA mutations in any Lynch syndrome genes
  • Does not filter out, but also does not comment on possible germline associations

Guardant Health:

  • Sample type: blood sample (ctDNA)
  • Guardant360 test covers somatic mutations in MLH1 only
  • Typically filters out germline findings
  • Includes MSI status

Tempus:

  • Sample type: Tumor tissue, blood, saliva, or tumor normal sample
  • Includes MSI status
  • Patient must opt in for germline information. Germline testing is not comprehensive, does not include deletions/duplications.
  • Tempus xT test covers somatic mutations in MHL1, MSH2, MSH6, and PMS2. They also report germline findings in these genes.
  • Tempus xF test covers MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, and PMS2 somatic mutations. Does not indicate whether or not germline findings are also reported.