What do the results mean?
Most results are described as negative, uncertain, or positive, and typically mean the following:
A negative result means no BRCA gene mutation was found, but it doesn't mean you won't ever get cancer.
An uncertain result means some kind of BRCA gene mutation was found, but it may or may not be linked with an increased cancer risk. You may need more tests and/or monitoring if your results were uncertain.
A positive result means a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 was found. These mutations put you at a higher risk of getting cancer. But not everyone with the mutation gets cancer.
It may take several weeks to get your results. If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider and/or your genetic counselor.
Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
