Multisite 3 BRACAnalysis^®
POSITIVE FOR A DELETERIOUS MUTATION

Multisite 3 BRACAnalysis^® involves analysis of only three specific mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 for individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. Among Ashkenazi Jewish individuals who carry a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2, greater than 80% carry one of these three mutations – 187delAG in BRCA1, 5385insC in BRCA1, or 6174delT in BRCA2.

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BRACAnalysis^® Positive for a Deleterious Mutation or Suspected Deleterious

A positive for a deleterious mutation test result means that a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation analyzed in this panel was detected, indicating an increased risk for cancers associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome. The approach to managing this result is the same as the approach to a positive for a deleterious mutation result detected on Comprehensive BRACAnalysis^®. Click here for information on a positive for a deleterious mutation result.

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