What you need to know
Know what you're getting before you buy
Do you have a reason why you want a genetic test? Is it for a specific condition? Worried about family history of disease? Some genetic tests are geared toward specific conditions, like cancer and mental health.
Is it worth it?
Genetic tests have a very wide range in cost and capabilities, so how do you know one is better than the other? Use our information below, follow our step-by-step guide to shopping for a genetic test, or schedule a consultation with one of our experts.
Can you trust the results?
While very powerful, the analysis from genetic testing is still in its infancy. Some companies make claims about their genetic testing results that are not backed up by strong scientific evidence. We can help you discover what genetic results you can trust, and what claims still require more research.
set proper expectations
There are many important things a genetic test can tell you, but also many things that it cannot.
Choose the right test for you
Genetic tests come from many vendors, at wildly different prices, varying results, and target specific outcomes. We do the research for you and help you find the right test for your budget.
First, think about why you want to take a genetic test in the first place. Is it for:
Curiosity of Ancestral Heritage?
Issues with Health and Wellness?
Insights on how your body processes Prescription Medications?
Ancestral Heritage genetic tests
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MyHeritage DNA
Cheek swab test, where you rub a swab against the inside of your mouth. Kit is mailed directly to your home. Results within 4 weeks.
This test analyzes specific fragments of your DNA, and matches them with other people like you to: give you a map of the ethnic and geographic breakdown of your ancestors, show’s your ancestor’s ancient migration routes, match you with family members you never knew existed.
$20 off!!!
FamilyTree DNA
Cheek swab test, where you rub a swab against the inside of your mouth. Kit is mailed directly to your home.
This test analyzes specific fragments of your DNA, and matches them with other people like you to: give you a map of the ethnic and geographic breakdown of your ancestors, show’s your ancestor’s ancient migration routes, match you with family members you never knew existed.
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Ancestry
Saliva test, where you spit into a collection device. Kit is mailed directly to your home.
This test analyzes specific fragments of your DNA, and matches them with other people like you to: give you an accurate estimate of your origins & ethnicity, identify relatives, and provides historical and geographic insights that reflect your genetic makeup.
$10 off!!!
FamilyTreeDNA Y-DNA Test
Cheek swab test, where you rub a swab against the inside of your mouth. Kit is mailed directly to your home.
From father to son, the Y chromosome passes almost unchanged. With this test, you can: explore your direct paternal line and geographic origins, uncover your paternal heritage going back to Africa, and trace your male ancestors’ ancient migration paths.
$20 off!!!
FamilyTreeDNA mtDNA Test
Cheek swab test, where you rub a swab against the inside of your mouth. Kit is mailed directly to your home.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is passed down almost unchanged from mother to child. With this test, you can: explore your direct maternal line and geographic origins, uncover your maternal heritage going back to Africa, and trace your female ancestors’ ancient migration paths.
Health and Wellness genetic tests
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10% off when you enter code: DNA10
Orig3n – Lactose Intolerance Test
Cheek swab test, where you rub a swab against the inside of your mouth. Kit is mailed directly to your home.
This is a lactose intolerance test.
10% off when you enter code: DNA10
Orig3n – Caffeine Intolerance Test
Cheek swab test, where you rub a swab against the inside of your mouth. Kit is mailed directly to your home.
This is a caffeine intolerance test.
Risk of disease genetic tests
Color Genomics – Hereditary Cancer Test
Saliva collection test, where you spit into a collection tube. Kit is mailed directly to your home.
Color’s Hereditary Cancer Test analyzes 30 genes, including BRCA1 and BRCA2 (genes associated with Breast Cancer). Having a mutation in one of these genes can increase your risk of developing common hereditary cancers, including: breast, ovarian, colorectal, or prostate cancer.
Ulta Wellness – BRCAvantage Comprehensive
Schedule an appointment at one of 2,500 collection centers near you for more details on the collection method.
Mutations, deletions, and duplications in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have been associated with Breast Cancer and Ovarian cancer, and can be used as a useful tool to predict (not diagnose) the risk of these cancers.
Prescription drug metabolism genetic tests
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Genelex
Cheek swab test, where you rub a swab against the inside of your mouth. Kit is mailed directly to your home.
Advancements in genetic research and technology have made pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing a possibility for consumers. Genelex’s pharmacogenetic testing provides information on how genes and medications may be interacting.
OneOme
Cheek swab test, where you rub a swab against the inside of your mouth. Kit is mailed directly to your home.
OneOme’s RightMed test provides your genetic information for 27 genes involved in processing prescription drugs, but does not include information for specific medications. You can purchase this test with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Ulta Wellness – CYP2C19 Genotyping
Schedule an appointment at one of 2,500 collection centers near you for more details on the collection method.
The cytochrome P450 gene products are responsible for metabolizing a large number of widely prescribed drugs. Clopidogrel (Plavix®) is metabolized by CYP2C19 to its active form. Individuals with poor-metabolizers of CYP2C19 will require alternative drug therapy due to inability to activate Clopidogrel (Plavix®), while those with ultra-extensive metabolizer phenotype will require a decreased dosage due to higher than normal rates of drug metabolism.
Frequently asked questions
A genetic test is a report that tells you very specific answers based on what’s coded in your DNA.
This depends on the type of test. Genetic tests have good accuracy in predicting how your body will metabolize a drug, if you have certain mutations that predispose you to cancer, if you’ve been infected by a virus or bacteria, or your ancestral roots.
To select the best genetic test for you, you should know what your end-goal of the test is.
There are many limitations to genetic testing, but a few of the big limitations are:
- How effective a prescription drug will be for you. Genetic tests can only PREDICT how well a drug will be for you.
- The ancestral prediction is only as good as the testing company’s database. The larger the company’s database, the better, more complete, and more accurate your results will be.
- DNA health screenings only PREDICT the risk of you developing a certain condition (i.e. cancer) later in life. They do not tell you whether you will or will not develop a certain condition.
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