Gene tests do not come with any significant risks. Physical risks include discomfort associated with drawing of blood. There may be potential risks related to the protection of the genomic data. These risks are mitigated by protecting patient privacy using anonymisation protocols and using password-protected and encrypted data storage facilities.

Like any other routine lab test, Decipher gene tests require two 4cc vials of blood. You will arrive at any RMI sample collection point or use RMI Home Health Service to get your sample taken. Patients outside Peshawar, can use a local phlebotomist or nurse to draw the samples and courier them to us. 

You will have your result within 4 weeks days of the submission of your sample. The report will enlist any mutations in your selected genes that are known to be pathogenic or are likely pathogenic to help your doctor decide your course of treatment.

A positive result means that there are pathogenic or are likely pathogenic mutations found in your selected genes. This means that you are at higher risk to develop breast or ovarian cancer. The likelihood of this predisposition will depend on the type and location of the mutation and of course your medical history. However, a positive result does not mean that you will certainly have cancer. Positive results also mean your immediate female family members are recommended to be tested.

A negative result means that there were no pathogenic or likely pathogenic mutations found in the selected genes that were analysed by the doctors. This does not mean that you definitely would not have a breast or ovarian cancer. There is also chance that the test might have missed a mutation. A result can only be regarded a ‘true negative’ when the test rules out the presence of a specific mutation that was also found in a close relative.