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Who is this test best for?
Doctors might recommend this test to men diagnosed with prostate cancer after a biopsy to aid in risk assessment.
What to Expect
This test is performed on tissue removed during a biopsy. A pathologist will analyze a small amount of tumor tissue to find out if it contains the gene mutations known to make prostate cancer more aggressive. Men with cancer that contains these biomarkers have less favorable outcomes.
Who orders or performs the test?
What are common side effects?
None