Sara J. Rollinson

Dr. Sara J. Rollinson


Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

View All Publications
23 January 2024 in Diagnostics
Verified
Journal Article
Open access
PDF file
AWAnne-Sophie Wegscheider
Anne-Sophie Wegscheider
JGJoanna Gorniak
Joanna Gorniak
SRSara J. Rollinson
Sara J. Rollinson
LGLeanne Gough
Leanne Gough
NDNavdeep Dhaliwal
Navdeep Dhaliwal
ANAxel Niendorf
Axel Niendorf
Background: An accurate status determination of breast cancer biomarkers (ER, PR, HER2, Ki67) is crucial for guiding patient management. The “gold standard” for assessing these biomarkers in FFPE tissue is IHC, which faces challenges in standardization and exhibits substantial variability. In this study, we compare the concordance of a new commercial RT-qPCR kit with IHC in determining BC biomarker status. Methods: The performance was evaluated using 634 FFPE specimens, which underwent histological analysis in accordance with standard of care methods. HER2 2+ tumors were referred to ISH testing. An immunoreactive score of ≥2/12 was considered positive for ER/PR and 20% staining was used as a cut-off for Ki67 high/low score. RT-qPCR and results calling were performed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Results: High concordance with IHC was seen for all markers (93.2% for ER, 87.1% for PR, 93.9% for HER2, 77.9% for Ki67 and 80.1% for proliferative signature (assessed against Ki67 IHC)). Conclusions: By assessing the concordance with the results obtained through IHC, we sought to demonstrate the reliability and utility of the kit for precise BC subtyping. Our findings suggest that the kit provides a highly precise and accurate quantitative assessment of BC biomarkers.