An alternative to Myriad for BRCA testing

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finallyoverit
finallyoverit Member Posts: 382
edited June 2014 in High Risk for Breast Cancer


Finally, an alternate choice in laboratories for BRCA testing just announced today. Quest Diagnostics now offers the test; others are sure to follow.


http://www.marketwatch.com/story/quest-diagnostics-introduces-brcavantagetm-broadly-expanding-patient-access-to-brca-genetic-testing-for-inherited-breast-and-ovarian-cancers-2013-10-15?reflink=MW_news_stmp





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  • DiveCat
    DiveCat Member Posts: 968
    edited October 2013


    Ambry Genetics, DNA Traits, and University of Washington have been offering BRCA testing since pretty much the day after the court decision. Ambry Genetics and U of W both offer larger panels that go beyond BRCA. All three of them do to date cost less than Myriad for either equivalent to BRCAnalysis or even in many cases for a fuller gene panel.


    I was tested through Ambry Genetics back in July. Mine was out of pocket, but I understand that many insurers have also approved some of the other testers, including Ambry.

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  • finallyoverit
    finallyoverit Member Posts: 382
    edited October 2013


    When I was tested, Myriad was the only available laboratory (and I specifically asked - it was pre-court order though). I'm just glad that finally with Quest's nationwide lab network (and LabCorp's since I know they won't be far behind offering the test if rival Quest is) that awareness will increase that patients have more choices than Myriad. Something about trying to patent human genes really rubbed me wrong with them. Choice is never a bad thing.

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