OncoSeq® C

Who is it for?

• Healthy individuals with a family history of breast, ovarian or colorectal cancer
• Patients diagnosed with breast or colorectal cancer before the age of 50
• Cascade testing of family members for a mutation already known in the family

Technical details

Method

Next-generation sequencing (NGS), germline analysis

Sample

Peripheral blood in an EDTA tube, or DNA in TE buffer

Turnaround time

2–4 weeks

Reported

Pathogenic, likely pathogenic and variants of uncertain significance (ACMG criteria)

Laboratory

CAP-accredited, ISO 15189-certified partner laboratory

Included with your report

• Variant classification according to ACMG criteria (ClinVar, Varsome, Franklin)
• A report prepared and reviewed by medical genetics specialists
• Recommendations for family testing and screening protocols
• Optional genetic counselling for high-risk individuals

How does the process work?

1. 1
   Leave your request

   Choose the test, or let your physician request it on your behalf. If you are not sure which test fits, we decide together.

2. 2
   We call you

   Our team calls within 1 working day to confirm the request, the sample type (blood or tumour tissue) and your appointment time.

3. 3
   Sample collection

   A blood sample is taken at Akasya Partner Clinics in a few minutes. For tissue tests, the pathology block is collected by courier.

4. 4
   Report and review

   The report is ready in 1–6 weeks depending on the test (stated on each test page), sent to your physician and reviewed with our consultant physicians.