Large Panel genetic testing is a type of tumor genetic testing method, which is named relative to the number of genes tested and the area covered by the genes.
Panel mainly refers to the simultaneous detection of multiple genes, multiple loci, specifically, gene Panel is a combination of genes, in genetic testing, the use of gene Panel detected by the relevant tumor disease genes cover a wider area, the detection of more loci, while the large Panel generally includes several hundred genes, covering the whole exon of the main genes of the disease and the hotspot region of some non-major genes .
Large Panel gene testing is more suitable for complex and disordered gene mutations, such as patients with advanced tumors with multiple metastases or drug resistance, and larger gene Panel testing may be able to provide more opportunities for drug use. However, in general, the choice of large and small Panel gene test should be based on the tumor type, the purpose of the test, affordability and other comprehensive considerations.