Color Health, Inc.

Color’s Genetic Test for the Virtual Cancer Clinic analyzes genes associated with hereditary cancer. Our gene panels include the most common genes that are associated with breast, ovarian, prostate, colorectal, pancreatic cancers and melanoma. The use of multi-gene panel testing to assess hereditary risk is considered standard of care, and is the typical approach that is taken within the primary care and genetics space. Color’s Hereditary Cancer Test analyzes 29 genes, including genes for Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer (HBOC); Lynch Syndrome, which is primarily associated with increased risk of colorectal and uterine cancer; and other relevant genes for common hereditary cancers.

A comprehensive health risk assessment based on personal and family history is used to determine who qualifies for genetic testing. All individuals who participate in genetic testing have access to genetic counseling through Color’s team of genetic counselors. We use guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to assess eligibility for genetic testing. These guidelines are designed to identify individuals who are most likely to have mutation in one of the above mentioned genes based on personal and family history.