Your oncologist can order MRD testing, but whether they can perform it directly depends on their practice setting and available resources.

When Your Oncologist Can Perform MRD Testing

• Academic and Large Cancer Centers: Oncologists at major cancer centers or academic hospitals often have access to in-house MRD testing, like flow cytometry and next-generation sequencing (NGS).
• Clinical Trials: If you're enrolled in a clinical trial, MRD testing is often included and managed by your care team.

When Your Oncologist Might Refer You Elsewhere

• Community Oncology Centers: Smaller or community-based practices may not have the specialized equipment or trained staff to perform MRD testing on-site.
• External Labs: In these cases, your oncologist can collect a bone marrow or blood sample and send it to specialized labs, such as those offering the clonoSEQ® test or other MRD testing services.

How to Get MRD Testing Through Your Oncologist

1. Ask about MRD testing: Talk to your oncologist about whether MRD testing is appropriate for your treatment plan.
2. Understand the method: Discuss which type of MRD test is recommended.
3. Verify coverage: Confirm if your insurance covers the test and whether it will be done in-house or sent to a specialized lab.

Important Tip:

Even if your oncologist doesn't perform MRD testing directly, they can still guide you through the process and explain how the results will impact your care.