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PTEN Genetic Test

A PTEN genetic test uses a sample of your blood or other body tissue to look for changes in a gene called PTEN . Changes in your genes are also called gene variants or mutations.

For everyone & professionalsReviewed 2026-10-18

What it is for

The PTEN genetic test is used to look for changes in your PTEN gene. It's not a routine test. It may be used to: Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Medical test information is public domain. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.

Limitations

Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.

Also known as

  • PTEN gene, full gene analysis
  • PTEN sequencing and deletion/duplication, PTEN FISH, chromosome 10 deletion, CHR 10

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