Current practices on genetic testing in ovarian cancer

Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer has been publicly available since the mid-1990 discovery of two breast/ovarian cancer susceptibility genes named BRCA1 and BRCA2. Although many professionals say that genetic testing may be the best available preventative medicine breakthrough, controversy abounds over whether the medical benefits of BRCA1/2 mutation testing outweigh the psychologic...

Genetic testing of sperm donors: survey of current practices.

OBJECTIVE To determine which genetic tests are being performed on sperm donor applicants in the United States. DESIGN An electronic survey was distributed to 26 sperm banks to evaluate their genetic testing practices. SETTING Sperm banks in the United States. PATIENT(S) Not applicable. INTERVENTION(S) None. Survey of current practices. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Survey of current practic...

Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome

The following protocol contains medical necessity criteria that apply for this service. The criteria are also applicable to services provided in the local Medicare Advantage operating area for those members, unless separate Medicare Advantage criteria are indicated. If the criteria are not met, reimbursement will be denied and the patient cannot be billed. Please note that payment for covered s...

Current Best Practices for Respiratory Virus Testing

Diagnostic testing for respiratory viruses has been revolutionized by recent advances that have made rapid and highly accurate tests accessible to clinical laboratories, and it is important that these improved methods be utilized. Accurate detection of respiratory viruses is important in patient care, as it guides both therapy and infection control measures. On a larger scale, the CDC and its c...