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Breast & Ovarian Cancer Risk Clinic test
Genetic risk · women’s health

Breast & Ovarian Cancer Risk

Looks for inherited changes in 10 genes linked to a higher lifetime risk of breast and ovarian cancer — BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, CHEK2, ATM, TP53, PTEN, CDH1, RAD51C and RAD51D.

Price £620 £588.99
Covers 10 genes
Type Clinic visit · ~15 min
Book just this test
Blood sample for DNA analysis — taken at 44 Crawford Street, Marylebone
No preparation needed. Bring details of any family history you know of.
Results explained by our clinical team
About this test

Everything you need to know about Breast & Ovarian Cancer Risk

Around one in ten breast cancers and up to one in five ovarian cancers are linked to an inherited gene change, and in those families cancer tends to appear earlier and more often. This test analyses the ten genes where such changes are most often found: BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, CHEK2, ATM, TP53, PTEN, CDH1, RAD51C and RAD51D.

It is a genetic test, not a scan: it does not look for cancer that may already be present, it tells you whether you carry a change that makes earlier or more frequent screening — and in some cases preventive options — worth discussing. A genetic test looks at the DNA you were born with. It tells you about inherited likelihood, not certainty: a variant can raise your risk without meaning you will develop the condition, and a clear result does not remove the everyday risk everyone carries. Results are explained to you by our clinical team, and we will say when a conversation with your GP or a genetics service is the right next step. Because the implications can be significant, every result from this test is discussed with you in detail.

What's measured

What's included

10 genes in this test

ATM BRCA1 BRCA2 CDH1 CHEK2 PALB2 PTEN RAD51C RAD51D TP53
Who it's for

Worth considering if

  • A mother, sister or daughter diagnosed with breast cancer, especially under 50, or ovarian cancer at any age
  • Two or more relatives on the same side of the family with breast, ovarian, pancreatic or prostate cancer
  • A relative known to carry a BRCA or other cancer-gene variant
  • Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, where BRCA variants are more common
Important: A genetic test describes inherited likelihood, not certainty, and is not suitable for everyone. Our clinical team talks it through with you before the sample is taken and explains the result afterwards, including when a conversation with your GP or a genetics service is the right next step.
What to expect

Your visit

1

Book online

Add this test — and any others — to your booking, pick a time at the clinic and pay online. No preparation needed. Bring details of any family history you know of.

2

Your visit

About 15 minutes at 44 Crawford Street, Marylebone. Our clinical team takes your sample (blood sample for dna analysis) and answers any questions.

3

Results explained

The laboratory analyses your sample and your results are released to your secure account with a written explanation from our clinical team — and a call where something needs talking through.

Frequently Asked

Breast & Ovarian Cancer Risk — FAQs

Is this a breast cancer screening test?
No. Screening (mammograms, ultrasound, MRI) looks for cancer that is present now. This test looks at the genes you inherited and your long-term risk. If you have a lump or any symptom, see your GP without waiting for a genetic result.
What happens if a variant is found?
Our clinician explains what the specific change means for you and your relatives, and we recommend referral through your GP to a clinical genetics service and a specialist breast or gynaecology clinic, who can plan screening and discuss risk-reducing options.
Does a clear result mean I will not get breast cancer?
No. Most breast cancers occur in women with no known inherited variant. A clear result means these ten genes are not raising your risk; age, family history and lifestyle still matter, and routine screening still applies.
Could the result affect my family?
Yes — a variant may be shared by sisters, brothers, children and parents, and the same genes raise prostate and pancreatic cancer risk in men. We talk this through with you so you can decide what, and whom, to tell.
How long do results take?
Genetic analysis takes longer than a routine blood test. We give you the expected turnaround at your appointment and arrange a results conversation once the report is back.
Where is the test done?
44 Crawford Street, London W1H 1JS — a short walk from Marylebone and Edgware Road stations. Your sample is taken at the clinic by our clinical team; you do not need to bring anything.
How long does the appointment take?
About 15 minutes. If you have booked several tests they are all done in the same visit.
Can I book several tests at once?
Yes. Use “Add to booking” on each test and then “Book” in the bar at the bottom — they go into one appointment and one payment. Home test kits are ordered separately, because they are posted to you.
How do I pay, and can I cancel?
Pay online when you book — by card or bank transfer — or at the clinic where that option is offered. You can cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before your appointment for a full refund.
How do I get my results?
Results are released to your secure account and explained by our clinical team in a written summary, with a call where something needs talking through. Turnaround depends on the test: routine blood panels are quicker than genetic or DNA analysis, and we tell you what to expect at your appointment.
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