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BRCA1 and BRCA2 Panel

A 2-gene panel for evaluating hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) risk, powered by the Helix Exome+® platform for comprehensive BRCA1 and BRCA2 analysis.

Turnaround

6-21 days

Requery (SOQO)

≤ 5 days

Genes Tested

2

Panel Description

This panel evaluates 2 genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC).

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Contact our clinical team to order this panel or learn more.

(855) 699-1933
clinicalsupport@helix.com

Indications for Testing

A relevant personal and/or family history suggestive of a hereditary form of cancer.

Methodology

This test utilizes next-generation sequencing to detect single nucleotide variants, insertions and deletions up to 20 bp, and copy number variants in genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC).

Technical Specifications

Analytical sensitivity (SNV)

> 99%

Analytical sensitivity (indel)

> 99%

Analytical specificity

> 99%

CNV sensitivity (multi-exon)

> 99%

CNV sensitivity (single-exon)

> 90%

Gene notes

BRCA1: sequencing analysis extends to CDS +/-20 bp; BRCA2: analysis includes detection of c.156_157insAlu and sequencing analysis extends to CDS +/-20 bp.

Genomic build

GRCh38

Genes Tested

2 genes included in this panel

BRCA1BRCA2

Ordering Information

Turnaround Time

Typically 6-21 days (standard), Typically ≤ 5 days (requery)

Preferred Specimen

BD Vacutainer Whole Blood K2 EDTA Collection Tube 4mL or Oragene Dx Saliva Collection Kit

Shipping Instructions

Specimens to arrive at Helix within 96 hours of collection at ambient temperature.

Clinical Description

This panel evaluates 2 genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC).

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Contact our clinical team to order the BRCA1 and BRCA2 Panel for your patients.