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Genetic Testing: When should you consider testing beyond BRCA?

Date: Friday, May 17, 2019

Description: Ms. Matloff describes which patients are candidates for genetic testing, summarizes the types of hereditary cancer testing (gene vs panel) available for patient management and discusses the key personal and family history findings that determine which test is best for a particular patient.

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Describe which patients are candidates for genetic testing

• Summarize the types of hereditary cancer testing (gene vs panel) available for patient management

• Discuss the key personal and family history findings that determine which test is best for a particular patient

Author:
Matloff, Ellen T., MS, CGC
President & CEO
My Gene Counsel
Branford, CT

 

ASCLS P.A.C.E.® credits are available to laboratory professionals through November 14, 2019.

P.A.C.E. Continuing Education Credit

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