The Screen Project
The Screen Project is a Canadian National initiative to make BRCA1 & BRCA2 screening available 
to all Canadians over 18 years of age at an accessible price. The Screen Project provides a unique opportunity to receive standard genetic counselling alongside results, results are considered reputable and acceptable by BC’s Hereditary Cancer program and there is an additional benefit of contributing to an important Canadian research study, one that is paving the way for population-based genetic testing across the globe. Testing is conducted by San Francisco-based Invitae Genetics.
Website: www.thescreenproject.ca
Email: Through website or thescreenproject@wchospital.ca
| Cost | $250 USD |
| Genes Screened | BRCA 1 & BRCA 2, with an option to include additional genes for interested participants |
| Accreditation | Meets CLIA and CAP standards |
| Confidential | Yes |
| Privacy Available | Yes |
| Referral Process | Self-referral, on-line |
| Test Collection Method | Saliva Test – a Test Kit will be mailed to you |
| Pre-Counselling Available | No |
| Result Wait Time | 5-7 days for initial contact, 7 days to place order and receive kit, 7-10 days for results, once kit received |
| Post-Counselling Available | Yes – positive result recipients will receive standard genetic counselling by study genetic counsellor |
| Written Report | You will be notified about results through the Invitae patient portal and/or by the study genetic counsellor (result dependent) |
| Genetic Profile | Accepted by BC Hereditary Cancer Program. |
| Medical Follow Up | Through BC Hereditary Cancer Program |
