National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Next Generation Targeted Sequencing
A technique that determines the nucleotide sequence of a pre-specified region of DNA or RNA by using primers that are specific for that region.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Next Generation Targeted Sequencing (C130177)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C130177. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Comparison of Genetic Mutations of Gastric Cancer Diagnosed before or after Helicobacter pylori Eradication and between Differentiated and Undifferentiated Types Using Next-Generation Sequencing. — Dig Dis, 2025-01-17 (PMID 39827855; literature)
What it is
A technique that determines the nucleotide sequence of a pre-specified region of DNA or RNA by using primers that are specific for that region.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C130177. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
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Compliance note
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.