Preanalytical variables and analytes in liquid biopsy approach for brain tumors: A comprehensive review and recommendations from the RANO Group and the Brain Liquid Biopsy Consortium
Recommended Citation
Bettegowda C, Noushmehr H, Affinito A, Ahluwalia MS, Ansorge O, Ayasoufi K, Bagley S, Barnholtz-Sloan J, Best M, Brandsma D, Brodie C, Brüning-Richardson A, Castro AV, Chang SM, Condorelli G, Daher A, Datta V, de Groot J, French P, Galanis E, Golebiewska A, Hamerlik P, Hanemann CO, Holdhoff M, Huse J, Khasraw M, LeBlang S, Melin B, Mouliere F, O'Leary C, Rak J, Ray A, Robinson S, Rominiyi O, Roncaroli F, Rudà R, Seoane J, Sol N, van den Bent MJ, Vogelbaum MA, Walbert T, Watts C, Weiss T, Weller M, Wen PY, Wykes V, Yip S, Short SC, and Soffietti R. Preanalytical variables and analytes in liquid biopsy approach for brain tumors: A comprehensive review and recommendations from the RANO Group and the Brain Liquid Biopsy Consortium. Neuro Oncol 2025.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-30-2025
Publication Title
Neuro Oncol
Abstract
This review explores the pivotal role of preanalytical variables in bringing liquid biopsy approaches into the clinic for brain tumors. Preanalytical variables encompass a range of critical issues, from blood sample collection and handling to the impact of tumor heterogeneity and patient-specific factors. These variables introduce challenges such as false positives, false negatives, and variability in the analysis of tumor signals, which can hinder the diagnostic and prognostic utility of liquid biopsies. Understanding the nuances of preanalytical variables is essential for the successful implementation of liquid biopsy in clinical settings. This paper delves into strategies aimed at mitigating the influence of preanalytical variables by emphasizing the importance of standardized sample collection protocols, optimized sample processing and storage, quality control measures, and the integration of multiple liquid biopsy modalities.
PubMed ID
40884415
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
