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