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EP24570
Poster Title: Highly Accurate HCV Genotyping by Targeted Next Generation Sequencing
Submitted on 10 Oct 2016
Author(s): Kok Siong Poon1, Evelyn S. Koay1,2, Cui Wen Chua1, Mui Joo Khoo1, Zhang Rui3, Elian Rakhmanaliev3, Wen Huang3, Gerd Michel3
Affiliations: 1Molecular Diagnosis Centre, Department of Laboratory Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore, 2Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 3Vela Research Pte Ltd., Singapore
This poster was presented at AASLD Liver Meeting 2015. San Francisco, CA, USA. 13-17 Nov, 2015
Poster Views: 3,814
Submitted on 10 Oct 2016
Author(s): Kok Siong Poon1, Evelyn S. Koay1,2, Cui Wen Chua1, Mui Joo Khoo1, Zhang Rui3, Elian Rakhmanaliev3, Wen Huang3, Gerd Michel3
Affiliations: 1Molecular Diagnosis Centre, Department of Laboratory Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore, 2Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 3Vela Research Pte Ltd., Singapore
This poster was presented at AASLD Liver Meeting 2015. San Francisco, CA, USA. 13-17 Nov, 2015
Poster Views: 3,814
Abstract: Determination of HCV genotype (GT) provides essential information for decision making on treatment regimens in HCV infection. DNA hybridization employing a line probe test format (VERSANT HCV Genotype 2.0 LiPA), first introduced about 20 years ago, still represents the most widely used laboratory method. The recent fast advancement of next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies allowing for unprecedented speed and accuracy in analyzing viral genomes are opening new ways to further improve diagnostic genotyping of HCV.
We have used NGS in combination with workflow automation, from sample preparation to result reporting, to demonstrate high accuracy of GT assessment in clinical samples. This newly developed platform based on a customized version of the epMotion 5075 robotic system (Eppendorf, Germany) consists of a continuous robotic process starting with plasma or serum extraction and RT-PCR followed by automated library preparation, Ion Torrent deep sequencing and direct online data analysis to determine HCV GTs. In contrast to the commonly used 5’UTR region, the limitations of which are well recognized, we have employed target sequences from the HCV NS3, NS5A and NS5B regions. Results were compared to line probe assay data obtained from the same samples. Randomly selected archived serum or plasma samples from 143 Asian and 7 African patients with chronic HCV infection, viral loads ranging from 5.50x102 to 1.04x108 IU/mL (median 6.10x106), were included in the study. GT distribution was as follows: 11 GT1a, 14 GT1b, 12 GT2, 58 GT3, 9 GT4, 7 GT5, and 39 GT6. In 16/150 (11%) of the samples, discordant results between the two methods were obtained. Confirmation testing by Sanger sequencing indicated that the ability to discriminate at the major GT level was 89.3% (95%CI: 83.4 – 93.3) for VERSANT and 100% (95%CI: 97.5-100) for NGS. Correct GT subtype calls were found to be 89% for VERSANT and 100% for NGS. Among the 16 discordant samples, 8 GT6 were erroneously classified as GT1b by line probing, 6 GT3 as GT4, and another 2 GT3 as GT6.
In conclusion, considering the crucial role of correct genotyping in HCV treatment management, workflow automated HCV NGS appears as a highly reliable tool for differentiating HCV GTs, which can help to prevent diagnostic errors potentially leading to suboptimal treatment.
Not least, the library generated DNA contigs are fully user accessible for further sequence analysis thereafter, e.g., enabling assessment of additional mutations specific to the case under investigation. This additional feature may prove useful for monitoring resistance to novel drug treatments.Summary: Highly accurate HCV genotyping by targeted next generation sequencing.
We have used NGS in combination with workflow automation, from sample preparation to result reporting, to demonstrate high accuracy of GT assessment in clinical samples. This newly developed platform based on a customized version of the epMotion 5075 robotic system (Eppendorf, Germany) consists of a continuous robotic process starting with plasma or serum extraction and RT-PCR followed by automated library preparation, Ion Torrent deep sequencing and direct online data analysis to determine HCV GTs. In contrast to the commonly used 5’UTR region, the limitations of which are well recognized, we have employed target sequences from the HCV NS3, NS5A and NS5B regions. Results were compared to line probe assay data obtained from the same samples. Randomly selected archived serum or plasma samples from 143 Asian and 7 African patients with chronic HCV infection, viral loads ranging from 5.50x102 to 1.04x108 IU/mL (median 6.10x106), were included in the study. GT distribution was as follows: 11 GT1a, 14 GT1b, 12 GT2, 58 GT3, 9 GT4, 7 GT5, and 39 GT6. In 16/150 (11%) of the samples, discordant results between the two methods were obtained. Confirmation testing by Sanger sequencing indicated that the ability to discriminate at the major GT level was 89.3% (95%CI: 83.4 – 93.3) for VERSANT and 100% (95%CI: 97.5-100) for NGS. Correct GT subtype calls were found to be 89% for VERSANT and 100% for NGS. Among the 16 discordant samples, 8 GT6 were erroneously classified as GT1b by line probing, 6 GT3 as GT4, and another 2 GT3 as GT6.
In conclusion, considering the crucial role of correct genotyping in HCV treatment management, workflow automated HCV NGS appears as a highly reliable tool for differentiating HCV GTs, which can help to prevent diagnostic errors potentially leading to suboptimal treatment.
Not least, the library generated DNA contigs are fully user accessible for further sequence analysis thereafter, e.g., enabling assessment of additional mutations specific to the case under investigation. This additional feature may prove useful for monitoring resistance to novel drug treatments.Summary: Highly accurate HCV genotyping by targeted next generation sequencing.
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