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Results include: Ethnicity estimate; Health predisposition reports; Carrier status reports; Wellness reports; Personal traits reports; Pharmacological compatibility

TellmeGen offers an ancestry plus health test that gives over 390 results. While the ancestry results arent as robust as competitors, the health component may be the most comprehensive at-home DNA test youll find. Youll receive information about your genetic predisposition to 100 diseases, carrier status for 88 inherited disorders, 150 characteristics of medication compatibility, and more than 50 personal traits. These personal traits are more meaningful than other tests that give information on hair growth or eye color; this test looks at likelihood of alcohol dependency, thyroid function, or preterm birth.

With TellmeGen, youll have access to a free medical forum where you can share your thoughts and ask questions of other users as well as the medical team. For an additional fee, you can request a consultation with a physician, genetic counselor, or nutritionist. Your results will be continually updated as new genetic science becomes available.

TellmeGen uses microarray technology (similar to 23andMe), which tests your DNA for certain variants of a gene known to be associated with a disease. The test doesnt give you information on every possible genetic variant that could cause the disease, only the most common. It is possible that you could have a genetic variant increasing your likelihood for the disease, even if the test report is negative.

Time to results: Four to six weeks

Price: $139

Information updates: Yes

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Before you take a DNA test, ask yourself whether you really want to know some of the information that could become available to you.

People often find surprising information when they dig into their family historyinformation that affects not only themselves but their parents, siblings, or children. You may find a connection to a relative you didnt know existed or you could find that your genetic information is not linked to someone you thought was a blood relative. These could become issues you and your family grapple with for years to come.

Do you want to know if youre predisposed to an incurable disease such as Alzheimers or Parkinsons, or would you rather only know about diseases you can take action to prevent, such as Type II diabetes or high cholesterol? Depending on the type of test you choose, you may have to consider these questions as well, and your answer may affect your loved ones, too.

Make sure youre prepared for surprises and be certain you want to know the answers your test provides.

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The Best At-Home DNA Test Kits for Ancestry and Health - Health.com

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