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What Do The Following Genetic Test Results Indicate?
Question: I want to be tested for the brca2 gene mutation. It seems my mother's side of the family has some history
of breast cancer. I am a male, but have 2 daughters that are concerned. where can I get a test that doesn't
cost an arm and a leg?
When can I expect an answer?
of breast cancer. I am a male, but have 2 daughters that are concerned. where can I get a test that doesn't
cost an arm and a leg?
When can I expect an answer?
Brief Answer:
It's widely done across the USA.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, Hi & Welcome.
I appreciate your concern for your beloved daughters.
Genetic testings like BRCA1, BRCA2, etc are performed by various laboratories throughout USA. Labs like Myriad Genetic Labs, Ambry Genetics, or GeneDx offer their services. They report results within 2 - 4 weeks.
Find out if your insurance plan will cover such types of genetic testings.
Hope the information given above would enable you to get the tests done.
Best regards.
It's widely done across the USA.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, Hi & Welcome.
I appreciate your concern for your beloved daughters.
Genetic testings like BRCA1, BRCA2, etc are performed by various laboratories throughout USA. Labs like Myriad Genetic Labs, Ambry Genetics, or GeneDx offer their services. They report results within 2 - 4 weeks.
Find out if your insurance plan will cover such types of genetic testings.
Hope the information given above would enable you to get the tests done.
Best regards.
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