OncoSeq® VS

Who is it for?

• Individuals with a family history of different types of cancer
• Patients with a suspected rare hereditary cancer syndrome
• High-risk families in whom narrower panels have not provided an answer

Technical details

Method

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) + CNV 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; CNVs

Laboratory

CAP-accredited, ISO 15189-certified partner laboratory

Included with your report

• Variant classification according to ACMG criteria
• Associated cancer types and clinical significance
• Recommendations for family testing and follow-up
• Optional genetic counselling

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.