Lung Cancer Genetic Test Cost

Lung cancer now requires genetic testing first to do precision treatment. The cost of genetic testing varies for different items: for example, the commonly used gefitinib, erlotinib, and oseltinib, which require testing for EGFR gene mutations, generally cost about $2,000-3,000. Depending on the tissue sample chosen, and also the blood sample, the cost may be different. If blood is drawn for testing, the cost may be a little higher. Other tests like MET amplification gene test, like fusion gene test, are required for the use of crizotinib, and the cost is about 3200-3600 RMB. There are others like the use of cabozantinib as well as trastuzumab which cost around $2000-3000 to test for one gene. If a full set of genetic mutations are detected it may cost around $8,000-10,000.