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Caris Detect Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test
- Is there a minimum or maximum age for this test?
- Is there a cost for a replacement kit or repeat blood draw? If so, who pays (customer, Everlywell, Caris)?
- Will I be offered a genetic counselor or clinical consult, and who provides that service?
- Are there any medications (like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, steroids, or others) that would make me ineligible or affect my results?
- What financial support is available for recommended follow-up imaging or testing for "Atypical Signal Detected" and "Cancer Signal Detected" results?
- Is Caris Detect intended to replace or supplement standard cancer screenings?
- Can I use this test if I am currently undergoing cancer treatment or have a history of cancer in the past?
- What happens to my sample after the test is completed (storage, disposal, possible de-identification and research use)?
- What does an “Atypical Signal Detected” result mean?
- Does a "No Cancer Signal Detected" result mean I definitely do not have cancer?
- What is included in the Caris Detect test kit a customer receives (tubes, instructions, requisition, shipping materials, etc.)?
- How much is the test and is it covered by insurance?
- Can I set up a payment plan?
- Who is responsible for ordering follow-up imaging or diagnostic tests—Caris, Everlywell’s provider network, or my own doctor?
- Is the test appropriate for people with a family history of cancer or known genetic risk (e.g., BRCA, Lynch)?
- How much blood is drawn for the Caris test?
- What does “No Cancer Signal Detected” mean for my current risk of having a cancer? What about my future risk?
- How and where can I order the test?
- Can I take the test if I’ve been recently sick (e.g., infection, surgery, major illness)?
- Can individuals outside of the US order the test?