Solutions for the analysis of genetic alterations associated with different hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes, based on next-generation sequencing and automated analysis using the SOPHiA DDM™ software.
Detailed Description
SOPHiA GENETICS™️ solutions for hereditary cancer use capture-based NGS technology to achieve uniform coverage of target regions and high on-target rates. The analytical workflow is supported by SOPHiA DDM and Alamut Visual Plus, enabling the detection of complex genomic variants and efficient data interpretation.
This combination provides high-quality variant calling and annotation, pathogenicity preclassification based on ACMG guidelines, and filtering and prioritisation tools through to final report generation.
Available Panels
SOPHiA GENETICS™️ Comprehensive HCS_117 Community Panel
The panel analyses a total of 117 genes associated with hereditary cancer predisposition:
SOPHiA DDM™ Hereditary Cancer Solution (HCS) v2.0
The panel includes a total of 83 biologically relevant genes associated with the most important cancer predisposition syndromes, together with enhanced regions for sequencing promoter regions in the APC, BRCA1, BRCA2, FAM157A, GREM1, MLH1, NTHL1, PTEN, SPINK1 and TERT genes.
The panel also includes specific probes for capturing SNPs, enabling sample traceability.
SOPHiA DDM™ Dx Hereditary Cancer Solution (HCS)
The CE-IVD-marked panel includes 26 genes and 1 pseudogene:
SOPHiA GENETICS™ Custom Panel HCS_74 genes
Includes 74 genes associated with hereditary cancer, 1 pseudogene (PMS2CL), 13 SNPs and 2 promoter regions (APC and TERT).
Gene list:
Operating Principle
These kits are based on targeted capture enrichment followed by sequencing on different NGS platforms. Secondary and tertiary analyses are performed using the SOPHiA DDM™ platform, which enables the detection of all types of genomic variants—including SNVs, indels and CNVs—with highly efficient clinical performance.
Clinical Applications
Hereditary cancer panel solutions are essential tools in clinical practice for identifying genetic alterations associated with cancer predisposition syndromes. These solutions enable efficient and accurate detection of the most relevant variants, facilitating rapid diagnosis and informed therapeutic decision-making.
By focusing on key mutations associated with different types of cancer, these panels provide a cost-effective and highly specific option for personalising patient prevention, monitoring and treatment, thereby improving clinical outcomes.
Benefits
Intended Audience / User
For professional use by healthcare professionals to support clinical decisions related to cancer predisposition syndromes, assisting with diagnosis and genetic counselling in familial cases.









