A DNA test for inherited cancer risk, near Cardiff
Some breast and ovarian cancers run in families because of an inherited change in a single gene. This panel reads eight of those genes, including BRCA1 and BRCA2, to show whether you carry a variant that raises your risk. Knowing can guide earlier screening and prevention. Because the result matters, we recommend talking it through with a doctor before and after testing.
A genetic answer, once and for good.
What is included for £603
- ✓Blood draw at Penarth or Cowbridge, near Cardiff
- ✓DNA analysis of 8 genes: ATM, BRCA1, BRCA2, CDH1, CHEK2, PALB2, PTEN and TP53
- ✓A clear result showing whether a risk-raising variant was found
- ✓Plain-English report explaining what your result means
- ✓An answer that never needs repeating, since your genes do not change
- ✓Report emailed to you, ready to share with a doctor or genetic counsellor
Because inherited risk can be acted on
Most breast and ovarian cancers are not inherited, but a meaningful share are, caused by a change in a single gene passed down through a family. Finding out you carry one does not mean you will develop cancer, but it does open the door to earlier and more frequent screening, risk-reducing options, and clearer information for your relatives. Used well, alongside a doctor, that knowledge is genuinely protective.
Guides earlier screening
If you carry a higher-risk variant, a doctor can arrange earlier and more frequent screening, so anything that does develop is more likely to be caught early.
Information for your family
These variants are inherited, so a result can be important for parents, siblings and children, who may then choose to be tested and screened themselves.
One test, for life
Your DNA does not change, so this is a one-off. Whatever the result, it stands, and it can inform decisions for the rest of your life.
Most relevant if any of this applies to you
This test is most useful for people with a personal or family history that points to an inherited risk. If that is you, it is worth discussing with a doctor first.
This is a genetic risk test, not a test for whether you currently have cancer. Because a result can affect your screening choices and carries information for your relatives, we recommend a conversation with a doctor or genetic counsellor before you decide to test.
Eight genes linked to hereditary risk
We analyse eight genes associated with an inherited risk of breast and ovarian cancer. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the best known and carry the highest risk; the others contribute in different ways and to different degrees. Tap to see them.
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Your report explains which genes were analysed, whether a variant was found, and what its significance is. A doctor can then help you understand what it means for you and your family.
Difficult veins? We find them with ultrasound
This test uses a small blood sample. If you have fragile or hard-to-find veins and have had failed attempts before, our consultant radiologists can take it under real-time ultrasound. It is the only such service in South Wales, and patients travel to us from across Wales and the West for it.
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Talk it through first
We recommend a conversation with a doctor or genetic counsellor before testing, to be sure it is right for you and to understand what the possible results could mean.
Your appointment
A small blood sample, taking about 15 minutes. No fasting or special preparation. Tell us if you have difficult veins and we will use ultrasound.
Your report
Because this is a detailed genetic analysis, results take around 6 weeks. Your report explains what was found and what it means, in plain English.
Review with a doctor
Book a private GP appointment to go through your result, plan any screening or prevention, and talk through what it means for your family.
Genetic Breast & Ovarian Cancer Risk test
All inclusive. An 8-gene DNA answer you will never need to repeat.
- ✓Blood draw at Penarth or Cowbridge
- ✓DNA analysis of all 8 genes, including BRCA1 and BRCA2
- ✓Plain-English report explaining your result, emailed to you
- ✓Ultrasound-guided draw available for difficult veins
A £50 booking deposit secures your slot and comes off the total.
Common questions about the genetic test
How much is the Genetic Breast & Ovarian Cancer Risk test?
£603 all inclusive. That covers the blood draw, DNA analysis of all 8 genes, and a plain-English report emailed to you. A £50 deposit secures your appointment and comes off the total.
Does a positive result mean I will get cancer?
No. Carrying a variant means your risk is higher than average, not that cancer is certain, and many people who carry one never develop it. The degree of increased risk depends on which gene and which variant. That is exactly why the result is best understood with a doctor, who can put your personal risk in context and plan the right screening or prevention.
What genes does it analyse?
Eight genes linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer: BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, CHEK2, PALB2, CDH1, PTEN and TP53. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the best known and carry the highest risk; the others raise risk to varying degrees and some are linked to wider inherited cancer syndromes.
Should I speak to someone before I test?
Yes, we recommend it. Genetic testing for cancer risk is a considered decision: the result can shape your future screening and prevention choices, carries information for your blood relatives, and can raise questions about things like insurance. A conversation with a doctor or genetic counsellor beforehand helps you decide whether testing is right for you and prepares you for the possible outcomes. Book a private GP appointment to talk it through.
What does a negative result mean?
It means no risk-raising variant was found in the eight genes tested, which is reassuring. It does not reduce your risk below the general population, and it does not rule out every inherited cause, since not all risk genes are covered by any single panel. If you have a strong family history, a doctor can advise whether further assessment is worthwhile.
Do I need to prepare, or fast?
No. Because this looks at your DNA rather than anything you have eaten, there is no fasting and no special preparation. You can eat and drink normally beforehand and keep taking any medication as usual.
How long do results take, and will I need to repeat it?
Around 6 weeks, as this is a detailed analysis of eight genes. And no, you will not need to repeat it: your genes do not change, so a genetic result is a one-off for life.
What about my family?
Because these variants are inherited, a relevant result in you can be important information for parents, siblings and children, who may then choose to be tested and to arrange their own screening. A doctor or genetic counsellor can help you think through who to tell and how.
Do I need a GP referral?
No, this is a self-refer test, though we do recommend a doctor's conversation before and after. Book online or call 029 2199 9300.
Where is the blood taken?
At our Penarth clinic (13 Washington Buildings, CF64 2AD) or our Cowbridge clinic (10 High Street, CF71 7AG). Both are a short drive from Cardiff with easy parking.
Talk it through with a doctor
This is a test worth discussing, both before and after. Book a private GP appointment and one of our doctors will help you decide whether to test, explain what your result means, and plan any screening, prevention or family testing that follows.
Book a GP appointmentTwo clinics, close to Cardiff
Penarth Clinic
13 Washington Buildings
Stanwell Road, Penarth
CF64 2AD
Mon to Thu 9:00 to 18:00
Fri 9:00 to 17:00
Sat 9:00 to 15:00
Cowbridge Clinic
Beauty Within
10 High Street, Cowbridge
CF71 7AG
By appointment. Please call for availability.
Get directionsPatients travel to us from Cardiff, Penarth, Cowbridge, Barry, Newport, Bridgend and across the Vale of Glamorgan.
Important: This test identifies inherited genetic variants that can raise the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. It assesses risk only; it does not diagnose cancer, and it does not detect whether cancer is currently present. A raised-risk result does not mean cancer is certain, and a result within the tested genes does not rule out every inherited cause. Because results can influence screening and prevention decisions and carry implications for blood relatives, genetic testing for cancer risk is best undertaken with support from a doctor or genetic counsellor before and after the test. We recommend discussing it with your own GP or booking a private GP appointment with us. Lab values alone do not constitute medical advice.
Understand your inherited risk.
Self-refer for the Genetic Breast & Ovarian Cancer Risk test: an 8-gene DNA panel including BRCA1 and BRCA2, with doctor support before and after. £603 all inclusive at Penarth or Cowbridge, near Cardiff.