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BRCA gene Screening (for Breast Cancer)

Posted on April 21, 2022 by lincolnreferencepost

Currently approved only for NJ, submitted for NY approval Analysis of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes is a crucial tool in breast and ovarian cancer screening. Lincoln Labs BRCA Analysis offers: Turnaround time of 10-15 days Preauthorization required. Specimen Requirements Transport 5 mL whole (Min: 2 mL whole blood) Storage/Transport Temperature – Room temperature. If transport time will exceed 48 hours: Refrigerated.

Currently approved only for NJ, submitted for NY approval

Analysis of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes is a crucial tool in breast and ovarian cancer screening.

Lincoln Reference Laboratory BRCA Analysis offers:

  • Turnaround time of 10-15 days
  • Preauthorization required.

Specimen Requirements

Transport 5 mL whole (Min: 2 mL whole blood)

Storage/Transport Temperature – Room temperature. If transport time will exceed 48 hours: Refrigerated.

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