BREASTEST plus™ blood test by BCAL Diagnostics

BREASTEST plus^TM

BREASTEST plus^TM is a non-invasive blood test designed by Australian Biotechnology company BCAL Diagnostics, and is now available at Sydney Breast Clinic. The test is designed to be used alongside standard breast imaging such as mammography, to help rule out the presence of breast cancer for women with confirmed breast density D.

Breast density refers to the amount of glandular and connective tissue compared to fatty tissue seen on a mammogram.¹ Dense breast tissue appears white on a mammogram – similar to cancers – making detection of cancers more challenging.² Research shows that higher breast density not only masks cancers in mammograms but is also an independent risk factor for developing breast cancer.³

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BREASTEST plus^TM measures the changes in lipids that are associated with breast cancer. These changes provide valuable insights to support your doctor in screening for breast cancer.

BREASTEST plus^TM provides additional information to imaging to help “rule out” cancer, reassure women with a normal results and help inform the next steps of your screening. Over 1,700 Women worldwide have participated in clinical studies to develop BREASTEST plus^TM.

BCAL Diagnostics is an innovative biotechnology company based in Sydney, committed to enhancing women’s health through early and precise breast cancer detection.

^{1 The BCAL Diagnostics Team: Jayne Shaw (Co-Founder and Executive Chair), Dr John Hurrell (Non-Executive Director and Consultant), Shane Ryan (Chief Executive Officer)}

^{BCAL Diagnostics – V2 August 2025
1 Breast Cancer Network Australia (2025)
2 National Cancer Institute (2024)
3 Duffy, S.W., et al (2018)}

How to access BREASTEST plus^TM at SBC?

BREASTEST plus^TM can be performed either before or after imaging, provided that the imaging occurs within 3 months of the test.

If you already have a scheduled SBC appointment or are intending on having imaging done at the clinic, the test should be taken at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment so that the doctors may receive your results before your consultation:

Contact SBC to have your eligibility checked for your upcoming appointment
If eligible, one of our SBC Doctors will facilitate the completion of a Test Request Form for you
Follow patient instructions on the Test Request Form to have your test completed
Results will be discussed with you in your scheduled SBC appointment

If you would like BREASTEST plus^TM, have had a mammogram elsewhere within the last 3 months and do not intend on further imaging with the SBC:

Contact SBC to enquire about having BREASTEST plus^TM
If you meet all other eligibility criteria and have had previous mammograms, a member of our clinical staff will retrieve your mammographic results and confirm your density.
If eligible, a Test Request Form will be provided to you with instructions on completing your blood test.
You will receive your results 2 weeks after blood collection via further consultation with an SBC Clinician.

If you would like BREASTEST plus^TM, have never had a mammogram or we are unable to confirm eligibility over the phone:

Note: You will need a mammogram in order to confirm breast density and eligibility

Come in for a consultation with an SBC specialist
Your eligibility will be assessed
Further imaging in the clinic may be undertaken as appropriate

What will the BREASTEST plus^TM report mean for me?

Your BREASTEST plus^TM report will give you either a Normal or Elevated results, which will also be accompanied with a score between 0-100. Your SBC specialist will interpret these results alongside your imaging results and any relevant clinical history and risk factors.

Patient preparation before taking the test

Patients must fast for at least 8 hours prior to the blood test including drinks other than water. Patients can drink water and take their routine medication.

How much does it cost?

BREASTEST plus^TM costs $150 at Sydney Breast Clinic ($300 outside of SBC), payable by EFTPOS. BREASTEST plus^TM is not covered by Medicare or Private Health Insurance.