Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score Assay
GTR Test Accession: Help GTR000509910.14
NYS CLEP
BREAST DISORDERSCANCER
Last updated in GTR: 2024-07-17
Last annual review date for the lab: 2024-07-19 LinkOut
At a Glance
Predictive; Prognostic; Recurrence; ...
Breast neoplasm
Ribonucleic acid
Molecular Genetics - RNA analysis: RT-qPCR
Newly diagnosed ER+, HER2-, stage I-IIIA invasive breast cancer patients …
The Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test result (the Recurrence …
Guidance for management
Ordering Information
Offered by: Help
Genomic Health Precision Oncology Laboratory, Redwood City
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Specimen Source: Help
  • Paraffin block
Who can order: Help
  • Health Care Provider
  • Licensed Physician
Lab contact: Help
William Joseph, MD, Lab Director
oncotype@exactsciences.com
650-556-9300
Contact Policy: Help
Post-test email/phone consultation regarding genetic test results and interpretation is provided to patients/families.
Pre-test email/phone consultation regarding genetic test results and interpretation is provided to patients/families.
How to Order: Help
Test development: Help
Test developed by laboratory but exempt from FDA oversight (eg. NYS CLEP approved, offered within a hospital or clinic)
Informed consent required: Help
Yes
Pre-test genetic counseling required: Help
No
Post-test genetic counseling required: Help
No
Recommended fields not provided:
Conditions Help
Total conditions: 1
Condition/Phenotype Identifier
Test Targets
Analytes Help
Total analytes: 1
Analyte Associated Condition
Methodology
Total methods: 1
Method Category Help
Test method Help
Instrument
RNA analysis
RT-qPCR
Other
Clinical Information
Test purpose: Help
Predictive; Prognostic; Recurrence; Therapeutic management
Clinical validity: Help
The Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test result (the Recurrence Score value) has been significantly correlated with distant breast cancer recurrence, breast cancer-specific survival, disease-free-survival and overall survival. Several studies demonstrate the clinical utility of the Breast Recurrence Score for providing a comprehensive and individualized risk assessment for early-stage invasive … View more
Target population: Help
Newly diagnosed ER+, HER2-, stage I-IIIA invasive breast cancer patients For information about patient eligibility, please visit: https://precisiononcology.exactsciences.com/healthcare-providers/treatment-determination/breast-cancer/oncotype-dx-breast-recurrence-score
Variant Interpretation:
What is the protocol for interpreting a variation as a VUS? Help
Not applicable

Are family members with defined clinical status recruited to assess significance of VUS without charge? Help
No. Not applicable

Will the lab re-contact the ordering physician if variant interpretation changes? Help
No. Not applicable
Research:
Is research allowed on the sample after clinical testing is complete? Help
No
Recommended fields not provided:
Technical Information
Test Procedure: Help
For step-by-step instructions for how to order the test, please visit: https://precisiononcology.exactsciences.com/healthcare-providers/treatment-determination/breast-cancer/oncotype-dx-breast-recurrence-score/how-to-order
Test Platform:
None/not applicable
Test Confirmation: Help
For information on interpreting test results, please visit: https://precisiononcology.exactsciences.com/healthcare-providers/treatment-determination/breast-cancer/oncotype-dx-breast-recurrence-score/interpret-the-results
Test Comments: Help
For information regarding Oncotype DX insurance coverage and reimbursement, please visit: https://precisiononcology.exactsciences.com/billing-financial-coverage
Availability: Help
Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity: Help
Analytical validation (1) of the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score assay has been described in multiple peer-reviewed publications. For more info on the analytical and clinical validity of this test, visit: https://precisiononcology.exactsciences.com/healthcare-providers/treatment-determination/breast-cancer/oncotype-dx-breast-recurrence-score/clinical-evidence/clinical-overview Breast Recurrence Score publications, including analytical validation publications can be found here: https://www.exactsciences.com/publications/list?cancer_type=Breast%20Cancer&product_type=Product&product=Oncotype%20DX%20Breast%20Recurrence%20Score%C2%AE%20test
Proficiency testing (PT):
Is proficiency testing performed for this test? Help
Yes

Method used for proficiency testing: Help
Alternative Assessment

Description of PT method: Help
Alternative assessment using blind sample testing

Description of internal test validation method: Help
To see publications that detail Internal test validation method, please visit: https://www.exactsciences.com/publications/list?cancer_type=Breast%20Cancer&product_type=Product&product=Oncotype%20DX%20Breast%20Recurrence%20Score%C2%AE%20test
VUS:
Software used to interpret novel variations Help
Not applicable

Laboratory's policy on reporting novel variations Help
Not applicable
Recommended fields not provided:
Regulatory Approval
FDA Review: Help
Category: FDA exercises enforcement discretion
NYS CLEP Approval: Help
Number: 8143
Status: Approved
Additional Information

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