Title
Identification Of Individuals At Risk For Lynch Syndrome Using Targeted Evaluations And Genetic Testing
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
August 1, 2012
Last Updated Month/Year
June 21, 2023
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
The purpose of this practice guideline is to provide guidance and a testing algorithm for Lynch Syndrome as well as recommendations on when to offer testing.
Target Patient Population
Patients with risk of Lynch Syndrome
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Laboratory services, Outpatient
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Counseling, Assessment and screening, Prevention
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D055847 - Lynch Syndrome II, D003123 - Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis, D005820 - Genetic Testing, D005823 - Genetics, D005817 - Genetic Counseling, D053843 - DNA Mismatch Repair, D040941 - Heredity
Keywords
colorectal cancer, Lynch syndrome, genetic counseling, Mismatch repair