Price:
Rs. 110,000.00
Sample Type: EDTA Whole Blood
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You can make the payment to the technician at the time of collection
- Your sample will then be transported to the nearest collection center and will be centrifuged before sending to the lab for processing.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours or as per defined TAT for Tests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
What does the HRD Panel by NGS include?
It analyzes multiple genes involved in the HRR pathway, including BRCA1/2 and other associated genes, to detect pathogenic mutations.
Why is HRD testing important?
It helps identify individuals at higher hereditary cancer risk and guides clinical decisions for targeted therapies like PARP inhibitors.
Who should take this test?
Patients with a personal or family history of breast, ovarian, prostate, or related cancers, or those being evaluated for precision oncology treatment, may benefit.
How does Metropolis Healthcare perform this test?
Metropolis Healthcare uses high-depth Next Generation Sequencing to detect single nucleotide variants, indels, and other HRR pathway defects.
What sample is required for this test?
A blood sample collected in an EDTA tube is used for genomic DNA extraction.
Is any preparation needed?
No fasting or special preparation is required before giving the blood sample.
How soon are the results available?
Metropolis Healthcare provides detailed genetic reports within a clinically appropriate timeframe to support decision-making.
Can this test guide treatment options?
Yes, HRD-positive status can help determine eligibility for PARP inhibitors and other personalized cancer therapies