RiskBRCA Basic

Overview

RiskBRCA Basic is our entry-level test that check for all BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations related to hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer at the most competitive price in the market, especially designed for women at high risk, including those with a family history of Breast and/or Ovarian Cancer.

 

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RiskBRCA Basic Basis

RiskBRCA Basic captures and direct sequences all the genomic regions for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, using modern Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) techniques in combination with more classical approaches of molecular genetics.

For both BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, an average coverage of more than 300x is obtained, with which more than 99% of the regions of interest are covered above 20x. At the bioinformatic level Single Nucleotide Variant (SNVs) are detected, small indels with high sensitivity (more than 99%), as well as variants of copy number with somewhat lower sensitivity (more than 95%).

Moreover, in case of identifying variants of copy number, it is validated by Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA).

Indications for use for RiskBRCA Basic

RiskBRCA Basic is indicated to detect ALL possible BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. RiskBRCA Basic is for high-risk women, including those with a family history of Breast and/or Ovarian Cancer.

Moreover, unlike BIOPROGNOS’ tests to help in diagnosis (such as OncoBREAST Dx, OncoLUNG Dx, OncoOVARIAN Dx, OncoPROSTATE Dx or OncoCUP Dx), RiskBRCA Basic does not need a receipt or prescription.

How to get tested

Once the purchase process is completed through this web page, you will receive a Saliva Kit at your home to take a sample of your saliva.

 

 

Once you receive our Saliva Kit, please just follow the instructions included and send us again with already postage paid.

After about 20 business days (depending on your location), RiskBRCA Basic results will be sent by email to the email provided during the purchase process.

References

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