BRCA-1 and BRCA-2
Also known as: BRACA
Formal name: Breast Cancer Gene 1 and Breast Cancer Gene 2
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To assess the risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer associated with inheriting abnormalities in BRCA-1 or BRCA-2
When to Get Tested?
If you have a family history of breast cancer before the age of 50 or ovarian cancer at any age
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm





