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3074. Package # 192 (PCR. Genetics. BRCA)
Number of tests: 8
PCR. BRCA 2: 6174 del T
PCR. BRCA 1: 3875 del GTCT
Turnaround time (days): 3
3070 ₴
Description
Genetic testing for BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations is a key method for assessing the hereditary risk of breast and ovarian cancer. It is recommended for women and men with a family history of cancer.
When and who needs the test?
Women with:
- a strong family history of breast, ovarian, or pancreatic cancer;
- a cancer diagnosis before age 45;
- three or more cases of cancer in the family;
- triple-negative breast cancer;
- a combination of breast and ovarian cancer.
Men with:
- a family history of breast cancer;
- early-onset prostate cancer;
- hereditary pancreatic cancer.
Patients with a cancer diagnosis – to determine prognostic markers and treatment options.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...