Inherited & reproductive testing

Genetic information.
A family perspective.

Explore carrier screening for family planning and inherited BRCA1/2 testing for personal and family cancer history.

Family planning · IVF

Carrier
screening.

For individuals, couples and donor programmes.

Explore carrier screening
BRCA1 / BRCA2

Inherited
cancer risk.

A specific genetic question in the context of your personal and family history.

Understand BRCA1/2 testing
Inherited genetic information
BRCA1BRCA2

The test

Inherited changes. A different question.

A blood test for inherited BRCA1/2 variants. A pathogenic or likely pathogenic finding may inform treatment, cancer-risk assessment and further testing for relatives. Discuss whether testing is appropriate and what the results mean with your clinician and a genetic counsellor.

Genes
BRCA1 / BRCA2
Sample
Blood
Discuss with
Your doctor & genetic counsellor

Two different questions

Looking at a tumour?

Tumour BRCA analysis belongs to the cancer portfolio. A tumour finding may require separate testing to establish whether it is inherited.

Tumour BRCA1/2

Changes in a tumour.
Treatment context.

Tumour tissue

Tumour testing

Blood for germline BRCA1/2 testing

Assessing inherited cancer risk.

Germline BRCA1/2 testing examines inherited variants in a blood sample. It can inform cancer-risk assessment and medical management. Discuss the implications for you and your family with your doctor and a genetic counsellor.

Collection and transport requirements are confirmed before the blood draw.

Your guide to testing

Before you begin

Does tumour profiling assess inherited cancer risk?

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Tumour profiling does not replace inherited-risk testing. Some findings may prompt an additional germline test. To assess inherited BRCA1/2 risk, your doctor may recommend a separate test and genetic counselling.

What does testing cost, and when will I receive the report?

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The cost and reporting time depend on the selected test and performing laboratory. Before testing begins, we provide the exact quotation and expected reporting time. The quotation specifies the analysis, sample preparation and interpretation included, plus any collection or transport charges. We clarify when the reporting period starts and whether sample review or additional preparation could affect it.

Talk to Epicheck

Start with your question.

We will clarify the appropriate analysis, sample requirements, cost and reporting time.

Contact our team