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A BRCA Test looks for changes in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that can raise the risk of certain cancers. You may also hear BRCA gene test, hereditary breast and ovarian cancer test, or HBOC genetic test. You can book at participating labs on LabFinder and keep everything in one place.
The BRCA Test, also called a BRCA1/BRCA2 or HBOC genetic test, checks your DNA for known changes in these genes. A result can help you and your doctor understand lifetime risk for cancers like breast, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic cancer.
Common reasons: a strong family history of breast, ovarian, prostate, or pancreatic cancer, cancer at a young age in you or a close relative, male breast cancer in the family, or a doctor’s advice after other results. If you are unsure, LabFinder’s physician oversight can help confirm the right test for you.
You will check in, confirm your family history, and give a blood or saliva sample. Most visits take 15 to 30 minutes. The blood draw takes only a few minutes, or the saliva sample takes about the same. After that, you can get back to your day.
Yes, this is a quick, routine blood draw and is considered very safe. You might feel a quick pinch, notice a small bruise, or feel a little lightheaded for a moment afterward, but those effects usually fade quickly. Be sure to tell the staff if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, a rash or infection where blood will be drawn, or if you have fainted during blood draws before. They will take extra care to keep you comfortable. If you give a saliva sample, avoid eating, drinking or chewing gum right before, since that can affect the sample.
Simple prep: no fasting is needed. Bring a photo ID and your insurance card. If blood will be drawn, drink water so your veins are easy to find. If giving saliva, do not eat, drink (even water), smoke, or chew gum for 30 minutes before the sample. Follow any extra instructions from your doctor or the lab.
Hereditary breast cancer risk, hereditary ovarian cancer risk, hereditary prostate cancer risk, hereditary pancreatic cancer risk, and related family risk patterns. A doctor will review your results and history to guide next steps.
You can compare locations, see time slots, and book online at participating labs. It is easy to search for a convenient location in your area or by city or ZIP. Many sites accept insurance, and coverage varies by plan and provider. LabFinder helps you schedule with confidence and view results securely.
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The information on this page and throughout the LabFinder website and mobile app is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized medical advice or specific health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider directly.
No preparation or fasting required. Just bring your LabFinder Order and Insurance Card to your appointment.
A trained and licensed phlebotomist will bring you into a designated area to draw your blood that will be sent to a lab for analysis. A blood draw is when a medical professional uses a hypodermic needle to collect blood into vials from a vein in your arm. Typically, they will sterilize the area they wish to stick, you will be asked to make a fist, and then a small pinch will be felt to collect the blood sample.
In the United States, BRCA testing is usually covered by insurance if the patient meets certain criteria. The criteria varies depending on the insurance plan, and genetic counselors will review the potential costs and insurance coverage with you during your visit with them.
Since BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations can also potentially lead to ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic cancers, related tests for breast cancer blood tests would be genetic testing that tests for ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, melanoma, and colorectal cancers.
Booking a BRCA Test is easy using LabFinder. Just choose your location and enter your insurance information to find the closest BRCA Test near you.
To make a same-day appointment for a BRCA Test, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest BRCA Test location near you. If there's availability for a same-day appointment at a nearby lab location, then you will be able to book it easily through LabFinder.
LabFinder allows you to easily schedule a BRCA Test. You can search by location and insurance to easily book a BRCA Test near you.
LabFinder allows you to easily make an appointment for a BRCA Test online. To make an appointment for a BRCA Test online, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest BRCA Test near you.
Yes, you can get a BRCA Test without insurance. LabFinder allows you to search and select "Self-Pay" when booking a BRCA Test. While pricing for the test may not be immediately available, please check by calling the lab company directly for pricing.
