Healthcare Cost

How Much Does Genetic Testing for Cancer Cost 2024?

Sophie Wei
Sophie Wei1 Jan 2024
Costs of Genetic Testing Based on Type of Genetic Marker
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Insights into cancer susceptibility derived from genetic testing are increasing the awareness on early detection and prevention of this condition. But let's face it: the cost of such testing and counseling can be a hurdle. The total expense of these tests can fluctuate dramatically from $249 to $6040, largely hinged on certain variables, such as the type of testing, the number of genes being tested, the beneficiary's insurance status, and the geographical location source: Penn Medicine.

Costs of Genetic Testing Based on Type of Genetic Marker

Genetic tests can provide you with much information about your cancer risk and overall care. Although no genetic test can confirm or diagnose you with cancer, it can help to illuminate your overall risk of inheriting cancer so you can take the appropriate precautions. 

As of 2023, there are a large number of cancers that have genetic markers that can be tested for. Most of these tests will screen you for multiple genes involved in the disease of interest. However, testing will vary from company to company and might be tumor-specific or completely comprehensive. These primarily include but are not limited to the following.

Type of Cancer Mutated Gene Cost 
Breast Cancer BRCA1/BRCA2$300-500
Ovarian Cancer BRCA1/BRCA2 $250 
Prostate Cancer HOXB13 $1000
Gastric Cancer Panel 19-gene panel $540
Solid Tumor Panel 46-gene panel $449
Melanoma CDKN2A$540
Lung Cancer EGFR $890
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Sophie Wei

Sophie is a 2024 Pharm D. candidate studying pharmacy at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. She has a passion for healthcare and writing and hopes to make meaningful contributions to healthcare transparency and accessibility. In her free time, she likes to take care of her houseplants, cook, and hang out with her cat.

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