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Caris Detect Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test
- What is included in the Caris Detect test kit a customer receives (tubes, instructions, requisition, shipping materials, etc.)?
- Can I take the test if I’ve been recently sick (e.g., infection, surgery, major illness)?
- Is there a minimum or maximum age for this test?
- Where do I go to have my sample collected—which patient service centers (PSC) can perform this test?
- Are there any medications (like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, steroids, or others) that would make me ineligible or affect my results?
- Why is consent required prior to testing?
- What kind of follow-up support is provided if my result is "Atypical Signal Detected"?
- Is Caris Detect intended to replace or supplement standard cancer screenings?
- Who should I contact if the PSC is unable to collect or processes my sample incorrectly?
- Are there any timing considerations (time of day, menstrual cycle, recent procedures) that could impact test accuracy?
- If my result is "Cancer Signal Not Detected", when (if ever) should I take the test again?
- Can I request raw genomic or sequencing data from the test?
- Can I use this test if I am currently undergoing cancer treatment or have a history of cancer in the past?
- Can individuals outside of the US order the test?
- What happens to my sample after the test is completed (storage, disposal, possible de-identification and research use)?
- What if there is no PSC location near me—can I still order the test?
- Which PSC networks support the Caris test?
- Why is a follow-up Caris test recommended after an "Atypical Signal Detected" result?
- Should I change or stop any medications or supplements before the blood draw?
- What type of sample is collected for this test (blood only, or blood plus other samples)?