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Caris Detect Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test
- Are samples or data stored, and if so, for how long and under what privacy protections?
- What technology does Caris use (for example, whole-genome sequencing and RNA analysis), and what does that mean for customers in plain language?
- What is the purpose of Caris Detect?
- What does an “Atypical Signal Detected” result mean?
- Who should I contact with data privacy or research-use questions about my sample or data?
- Who is responsible for ordering follow-up imaging or diagnostic tests—Caris, Everlywell’s provider network, or my own doctor?
- Can I use my previous Everlywell account?
- Is the test appropriate for people with a family history of cancer or known genetic risk (e.g., BRCA, Lynch)?
- What form of payment will you accept?
- What financial support is available for recommended follow-up imaging or testing for "Atypical Signal Detected" and "Cancer Signal Detected" results?
- Will my provider automatically receive a copy of my results?
- What does “No Cancer Signal Detected” mean for my current risk of having a cancer? What about my future risk?
- Should I change or stop any medications or supplements before the blood draw?
- How much blood is drawn for the Caris test?
- Who can I talk to if I have questions about my results, including "Cancer Signal Not Detected"?
- How should I interpret my Caris result alongside my other routine screenings (mammogram, colonoscopy, etc.)?
- Do I need to fast before my Caris blood draw? If yes, for how long and what intake is allowed during this time (i.e. liquids/medications)?
- Where do I go to have my sample collected—which patient service centers (PSC) can perform this test?
- What is included in the Caris Detect test kit a customer receives (tubes, instructions, requisition, shipping materials, etc.)?
- Where will I see my results—in my Everlywell (MyEverly) dashboard, the Caris portal, or both?