medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 26, 2023
Abstract
Optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
is
an
emerging
technology
with
great
potential
for
prenatal
diagnosis.
OGM
can
identify
and
resolve
all
types
of
balanced
unbalanced
cytogenomic
abnormalities
in
a
single
test,
which
are
typically
assessed
by
multiple
standard
care
(SOC)
methods
including
karyotyping,
fluorescence
situ
hybridization
chromosomal
microarray.
To
assess
OGM’s
viability
as
alternative
to
conventional
SOC
testing,
comprehensive
clinical
research
study
was
conducted
across
sites,
operators,
instruments
evaluate
its
accuracy
utility.
This
report
provides
update
the
phase
2
results
ongoing
multisite
evaluation
validation
evaluating
applications.
In
1,
123
cases
were
OGM,
2,
219
retrospective
prospective
have
been
evaluated.
For
71%
cases,
at
least
two
tests
performed.
The
found
that
had
overall
99.6%
positive
predictive
value
100%
when
compared
cytogenetic
results.
With
standardized
workflow,
cost-effectiveness,
high-resolution
analysis,
shows
promise
uses
assay
consolidate
usually
used
Journal of Molecular Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(3), P. 175 - 188
Published: Feb. 22, 2023
This
study
compares
optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
performed
at
multiple
sites
with
current
standard-of-care
(SOC)
methods
used
in
clinical
cytogenetics.
included
50
negative
controls
and
359
samples
from
individuals
(patients)
suspected
genetic
conditions
referred
for
cytogenetic
testing.
OGM
was
using
the
Saphyr
system
Bionano
Access
software
version
1.7.
Structural
variants,
including
copy
number
aneuploidy,
regions
of
homozygosity,
were
detected
classified
according
to
American
College
Medical
Genetics
Genomics
guidelines.
Repeated
expansions
FMR1
contractions
facioscapulohumeral
dystrophy
1
also
analyzed.
results
compared
SOC
technical
concordance,
classification
intrasite
intersite
reproducibility,
ability
provide
additional,
clinically
relevant
information.
Across
five
testing
sites,
98.8%
(404/409)
yielded
successful
data
analysis
interpretation.
Overall,
concordance
detect
previously
reported
99.5%
(399/401).
The
blinded
variant
agreement
between
97.6%
(364/373).
Replicate
130
structural
variations
100%
concordant.
On
basis
this
demonstration
analytic
validity
utility
by
multisite
assessment,
authors
recommend
technology
as
an
alternative
existing
tests
rapid
detection
diagnosis
postnatal
constitutional
disorders.
The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 61 - 75
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Background
Throughout
history,
the
field
of
cytogenetics
has
witnessed
significant
changes
due
to
constant
evolution
technologies
used
assess
chromosome
number
and
structure.
Similar
single
nucleotide
variant
detection
from
Sanger
sequencing
next-generation
sequencing,
identification
alterations
progressed
banding
fluorescence
in
situ
hybridization
(FISH)
chromosomal
microarrays.
More
recently,
emerging
such
as
optical
genome
mapping
have
made
noteworthy
contributions
clinical
laboratory
testing
cytogenetics.
Content
In
this
review,
we
journey
through
some
most
pivotal
discoveries
that
shaped
development
testing.
We
also
explore
current
test
offerings,
their
uses
limitations,
future
directions
technology
advancements.
Summary
Cytogenetics
methods,
including
targeted
assessments
like
FISH,
continue
hold
crucial
roles
cytogenetic
These
methods
offer
a
rapid
turnaround
time,
especially
for
conditions
with
known
etiology
involving
recognized
aberrations.
Additionally,
laboratories
flexibility
now
employ
higher-throughput
methodologies
enhance
resolution
cases
greater
complexity.
Cytogenetic and Genome Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
163(5-6), P. 236 - 246
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
<b><i>Background:</i></b>
Genome
Mapping
Technologies
(optical
and
electronic)
use
ultra-high
molecular
weight
DNA
to
detect
structural
variation
have
application
in
constitutional
genetic
disorders,
hematological
neoplasms,
solid
tumors.
mapping
can
balanced
unbalanced
variation,
copy
number
changes,
haplotypes.
The
technique
is
analogous
chromosomal
microarray
analysis,
although
genome
has
the
added
benefit
of
being
able
ascertain
nature
more
abnormalities
a
single
assay
than
array,
karyotyping,
or
FISH
alone.
<b><i>Key
Messages:</i></b>
This
paper
describes
specific
nomenclature
for
that
be
used
by
diagnostic
research
centers
report
their
findings
accurately.
An
international
essential
patient
results
understood
different
healthcare
providers
as
well
clear
communication
publications
consistency
databases.
<b><i>Summary:</i></b>
aneuploidy,
changes.
Standing
Committee
International
System
Human
Cytogenomic
Nomenclature
(ISCN)
recognised
there
was
need
encompasses
range
detected
this
technique.
explains
general
principles
giving
ISCN
examples
types
numerical
rearrangements.
Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
102(8), P. 1053 - 1062
Published: June 27, 2023
Abstract
Introduction
Chromosomal
aberrations
are
the
most
important
etiological
factors
for
birth
defects.
Optical
genome
mapping
is
a
novel
cytogenetic
tool
detecting
broad
range
of
chromosomal
in
single
assay,
but
relevant
clinical
feasibility
studies
optical
prenatal
diagnosis
limited.
Material
and
methods
We
retrospectively
performed
analysis
amniotic
fluid
samples
from
34
fetuses
with
various
indications
detected
through
standard‐of‐care
technologies,
including
karyotyping,
fluorescence
situ
hybridization,
and/or
microarray
analysis.
Results
In
total,
we
analyzed
46
samples,
5
aneuploidies,
10
large
copy
number
variations,
27
microdeletions/microduplications,
2
translocations,
1
isochromosome,
region
homozygosity.
Overall,
45
could
be
confirmed
by
our
customized
strategy.
reached
97.8%
concordant
all
blinded
fashion.
Compared
widely
used
analysis,
additionally
determined
relative
orientation
position
repetitive
segments
seven
cases
duplications
or
triplications.
The
additional
information
provided
will
conducive
to
characterizing
complex
rearrangements
allowing
us
propose
mechanisms
explain
predict
genetic
recurrence
risk.
Conclusions
Our
study
highlights
that
can
provide
comprehensive
accurate
on
test,
suggesting
has
potential
become
promising
diagnosis.
Clinical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
70(6), P. 820 - 829
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
Background
Optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
is
a
novel
assay
for
detecting
structural
variants
(SVs)
and
has
been
retrospectively
evaluated
its
performance.
However,
prospective
evaluation
in
prenatal
diagnosis
remains
unreported.
This
study
aimed
to
prospectively
assess
the
technical
concordance
of
OGM
with
standard
care
(SOC)
testing
diagnosis.
Methods
A
cohort
204
pregnant
women
was
enrolled
this
study.
Amniotic
fluid
samples
from
these
were
subjected
SOC
testing,
which
included
chromosomal
microarray
analysis
(CMA)
karyotyping
(KT)
parallel.
The
diagnostic
yield
evaluated,
between
assessed.
Results
successfully
analyzed
cultured
amniocyte
samples,
even
cell
count
as
low
0.24
million.
In
total,
60
reportable
SVs
identified
through
combined
22
detected
by
all
3
techniques.
OGM,
CMA,
KT
25%
(51/204),
22.06%
(45/204),
18.14%
(37/204),
respectively.
highest
(29.41%,
60/204)
achieved
when
used
together.
demonstrated
95.56%
CMA
75.68%
Conclusions
Our
findings
suggest
that
can
be
effectively
applied
using
amniocytes
exhibits
high
testing.
use
appears
most
promising
outcomes.
Prenatal Diagnosis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 14, 2025
ABSTRACT
Objective
To
evaluate
the
clinical
value
of
optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
for
prenatal
diagnosis
in
fetuses
with
structural
anomalies.
Method
OGM
was
performed
prospectively
204
cases
Detection
rates
were
investigated.
Subgroup
analysis
then
conducted.
Results
Overall,
pathogenic
or
likely
(P/LP)
chromosome
aberrations
identified
28
(13.7%)
anomalies
using
OGM,
including
12
numerical
chromosomal
abnormalities,
14
P/LP
copy
number
variations
(CNVs)
and
two
balanced
rearrangements.
variation
(SV)
algorithm
provided
structure
breakpoint
information
17
SVs
revealed
six
deletions,
tandem
direct
duplications,
one
inverted
duplication,
paired
duplication
flanking
a
cryptic
inversion
three
rearrangements
(one
benign
breakpoints
disrupting
OMIM
Morbid
gene
associated
dominant
inheritance
disorders).
The
diagnostic
yields
cystic
hygroma
group
multisystem
malformation
both
significantly
higher
than
those
other
groups
(35.7%
vs.
10.3%,
adjusted
p
=
0.018;
31.3%
0.04).
Conclusion
Our
study
suggests
that
is
reliable,
comprehensive
high‐resolution
technology
an
acceptable
turnaround
time
powerful
method
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 165 - 165
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
has
been
known
as
an
all-in-one
technology
for
chromosomal
aberration
detection.
However,
there
are
also
aberrations
beyond
the
detection
range
of
OGM.
This
study
aimed
to
report
missed
by
OGM
and
analyze
contributing
factors.
was
performed
taking
both
GRCh37
GRCh38
reference
genomes.
The
results
were
analyzed
in
blinded
fashion
compared
standard
assays.
Quality
control
(QC)
metrics,
sample
types,
genome,
effective
coverage
classes
locations
then
analyzed.
In
total,
154
clinically
reported
variations
from
123
samples
investigated.
failed
detect
10
(6.5%,
10/154)
with
assembly,
including
five
copy
number
(CNVs),
two
submicroscopic
balanced
translocations,
pericentric
inversion
one
isochromosome
(mosaicism).
All
passed
pre-analytical
analytical
QC.
With
false-negative
rate
fell
4.5%
(7/154).
breakpoints
CNVs,
translocations
inversions
undetected
located
segmental
duplication
(SD)
regions
or
no
DLE-1
label.
conclusion,
besides
centromeric
breakpoints,
structural
(SVs)
large
repetitive
sequences
may
be
is
recommended
when
performed.
Our
highlight
necessity
fully
understanding
limitation
clinical
practice.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 1868 - 1868
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
The
recommended
practice
for
individuals
suspected
of
a
genetic
etiology
disorders
including
unexplained
developmental
delay/intellectual
disability
(DD/ID),
autism
spectrum
(ASD),
and
multiple
congenital
anomalies
(MCA)
involves
testing
workflow
chromosomal
microarray
(CMA),
Fragile-X
testing,
karyotype
analysis,
and/or
sequencing-based
gene
panels.
Since
genomic
imbalances
are
often
found
to
be
causative,
CMA
is
as
first
tier
many
indications.
Optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
an
emerging
next
generation
cytogenomic
technique
that
can
detect
not
only
copy
number
variants
(CNVs),
triploidy
absence
heterozygosity
(AOH)
like
CMA,
but
also
define
the
location
duplications,
other
structural
(SVs),
balanced
rearrangements
repeat
expansions/contractions.
This
study
compares
OGM
clinically
reported
variants,
some
these
samples
have
characterization
by
fluorescence
in
situ
hybridization
(FISH).
was
performed
on
IRB
approved,
de-identified
specimens
from
55
with
abnormalities
previously
identified
(61
abnormalities).
SVs
were
filtered
control
database
remove
polymorphic
against
established
list
prioritize
relevant
findings
before
comparing
FISH
results.
results
showed
100%
concordance
pathogenic
98%
concordant
all
pathogenic/likely
pathogenic/variants
uncertain
significance
(VUS),
while
providing
additional
insight
into
structure
unable
provide.
demonstrates
equivalent
performance
CNV
AOH
detection,
enhanced
its
ability
determine
genome.
work
adds
increasing
body
evidence
analytical
validity
CMA.
Moreover,
identifies
translocations,
structures
duplications
complex
CNVs
intractable
yielding
clinical
utility.