Genetic Tests

Genetic tests are performed on urine samples and on prostateThe prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bla... Full Definition tissue removed during a biopsyAn examination of tissue removed from the body to understand... Full Definition or surgery. These tests look for genetic markers that tell doctors what genetic mutations are driving the cancerCancer is a group of diseases where cells grow abnormally an... Full Definition. Gene mutations cause cellular machinery to work incorrectly, typically causing cells to live when they should die or to reproduce much faster than normal cells. A look at the genes driving the cancer can help doctors tell if the cancer is aggressive or not.

• PCA3

  PCA3 is a genetic test that may help detect the presence of prostate cancer.

• ConfirmMDX

  ConfirmMDX is a tissue-based gene assay that again helps stratify patients who are considering a repeat biopsy into those who may have a higher risk of recurrence.

• Decipher

  Decipher is a genetic test that may provide information about how likely a patient’s cancer is to metastasize (spread).

• Prolaris

  Prolaris is a genetic test that may help predict how aggressive a patient’s prostate cancer is.

• ProstaVysion

  ProstaVysion is a genetic test that looks for two prostate cancer markers.

• Oncotype DX

  Oncotype DX is a genetic test that examines 17 different genes.