Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) for breast cancer

Preimplantation Genetic Testing

PLEASE NOTE: Contracts exclude from coverage, among other things, services or procedures that are considered investigational or cosmetic. Providers may bill members for services or procedures that are considered investigational or cosmetic. Providers are encouraged to inform members before rendering such services that the members are likely to be financially responsible for the cost of these se...

Preimplantation Genetic Testing

Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) involves analysis of biopsied cells as part of an assisted reproductive procedure. It is generally considered to be divided into 2 categories. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is used to detect a specific inherited disorder and aims to prevent the birth of affected children in couples at high risk of transmitting a disorder. Preimplantation genetic s...

Preimplantation Genetic Testing

Preimplantation Genetic Testing

PLEASE NOTE: Contracts exclude from coverage, among other things, services or procedures that are considered investigational or cosmetic. Providers may bill members for services or procedures that are considered investigational or cosmetic. Providers are encouraged to inform members before rendering such services that the members are likely to be financially responsible for the cost of these se...

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...