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What is Genetic Testing?

Certain types of cancers are caused by genetic mutations. To detect such types of cancers, genetic testing is recommended. It is a simple DNA test that identifies the changes in genes, proteins, or chromosomes and determines the cancer type. Genetic testing helps you to get the most appropriate treatment for your cancer. If a person has a family history of cancer, then genetic testing can be done to know their risk of developing cancer.

 

How to Book a Genetic Test in Kolkata?

Cost of Genetic Test in Kolkata

The price of a genetic test may vary depending on the hospitals, medical facilities, expertise, type of genetic test, the purpose of the test, sample size, etc. However, the average cost of a genetic test in Kolkata will be around INR 20,000 to INR 50,000.

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Chemotherapy is available at higher costs and lower costs depending on the type of drug. The choice of drug depends on your cancer type and stage, your general health, and your affordability too. Ask your doctor about the available chemotherapy options within your budget.

On average, the cost of chemotherapy in Hyderabad ranges between INR 4,000 to INR 40,000 per session.

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Compare Genetic Cost in India with Kolkata

Cost In India (INR) Cost In Kolkata (INR)
Starting price
13,000
12,000
Average price
50,000
35,000
Maximum price
70,000
60,000

 (Note: The overall cost of a genetic test varies widely depending on multiple factors. Some types of genetic testing may cost several thousand. Mainly, advanced forms of genetic testing costs are very expensive. Ask your doctor how much a genetic test costs for you and get an estimate.)

 

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Procedure of Genetic Test

Depending on your doctor’s suspicion, the procedure of genetic testing differs. For cancer testing, mostly a blood sample is collected by inserting a needle that may cause you little pain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Genetic tests are important to rule out suspicion. It has potential benefits when it comes to cancer. It helps detect what type of gene mutations caused cancer and therefore you can get more personalised treatments. If you are from a family with a history of cancer, then a genetic test can help you to find out if you are at risk of developing cancer.

 

The cost of a DNA test varies depending on the hospitals, medical facilities, expertise, type of genetic test, the purpose of the test, etc. However, the average cost of a genetic test or DNA test in Hyderabad will be around INR 20,000 to INR 50,000. The overall cost differs largely depending on multiple factors. Certain genetic tests cost several thousand. Ask your doctor how much a genetic test costs for you.

 

The costs of genetic testing differ largely depending on factors like the type of genetic test, the purpose of the test, sample size, etc. It usually starts from INR 13,000 to INR 25,000 and can cost up to several thousand. We recommend you ask your doctor about your genetic testing cost at your location.

 

Genetic testing is a complex process involving specially trained and skilled healthcare professionals. This is one of the reasons for expensiveness of genetic tests. Other than that, sample size, nature of the test, the purpose of the test, etc., can also impact the cost of genetic tests.

 

There are many types of genetic tests available. Your doctor will recommend the right genetic test based on your family or personal history of cancer and your doctor’s suspicion.

 

A genetic test is the most reliable way to detect genetic mutations that may cause cancer. These tests almost yield accurate results and therefore the success rate is significantly higher

 

Physical risks associated with genetic testing are very low and depend on the nature of the test. Many genetic tests cause psychological illnesses such as stress, anxiety, financial toxicity, etc.

 

Genetic testing itself doesn’t cause any disadvantages for you. But the time to get the reports is sometimes longer and it may cause anxiety in you. Rarely, the reports of genetic tests may be inconclusive or uncertain or do not yield the results as expected. When it comes to inherited conditions, this test gives limited information and it cannot determine what symptoms may arise, whether the disease progresses or not, and how severe the cancer is.

 

Genetic testing for cancer can help you get a personalised treatment that is tailored to your genetic mutations. It gives confirmation about your suspicion and avoids the necessity of unnecessary checkups. It helps your doctor to treat cancer more effectively and increases the outcomes.

 

In most cases, genetic tests yield accurate results. However, the results cannot say the certainty of cancer occurrence and severity of cancer. If results show positive for cancer risk, it doesn’t mean you certainly develop cancer. But it accurately gives information about your acquired or inherited mutations.

 

Genetic tests don’t require you to stay in the hospital. You just have to give a blood sample. Later, healthcare professionals send the collected sample to laboratories for analysis of abnormalities. You can expect the results within one to two weeks.

 

Certain types of cancers are caused by genetic mutations. To identify the exact mutations that caused cancer and to give the best-personalised treatment, genetic testing is recommended.

 

For genetic testing, a blood sample is collected. So, you will be pricked with a fine needle for blood collection which causes little pain.