23andMe
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23ANDME
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Your DNA analysis is performed in US laboratories that are certified to meet CLIA standards—the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988.
A CLIA-certified lab must meet certain quality standards, including qualifications for individuals who perform the test and other standards that ensure the accuracy and reliability of results.
We use leading technology to genotype your DNA—a custom Illumina HumanOmniExpress-24 format chip.
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1,284 reviews
It's pretty amazing what they tell you, but it doesn't tell you much of the medical aspect of your DNA ancestry, which I understand but it would have been nice. It is extremely pricey though.
I love how as they get new reports, they let you know to check out your results. I was surprised by the results, as it said I had no Native American in me, yet my great grandmother was 100%
I bought the DNA and medical package. Wouldn't recommend the medical as it is just basic information that most already know from biology class. However the DNA was great as I love learning about the past.
I was REALLY impressed with the accuracy of the results! I thought it may show my heritage percentages by continents, but it broke it down by country, and THEN listed people with similar matches that could be as closely related to you as 1st and 2nd cousins!!!
I liked my experience. I also liked that it tested for several medical and behavioral traits. My only gripe is that the breakdown of ethnic groups was not as specific as I would have liked.
My fiance took this DNA test. Loved the results and found so much more into his family history. Not only genealogical info, but also what type of carrier he may be for certain things.
Very cool experience. Nice to see your risk factors, ancestry etc. The not down side is that it does not go in depth to other DNA results that can probably also be obtained with a swab.
23andme is a comprehensive autosomal dna test that also can give you health information. The bonus is that you rexeive a haplogroup and can connect to dna cousins! Its a terric service.
This was so interesting! I loved having the blanks filled in about my family. I did the health side of it as well and it gave warnings to lots of things that I now know to look out for!
Giant data base and the co is doing a lot of research into DNA and health issues. This is hateful when you write what you want to be can't move on because influenster wants more words.
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Nikol D.
5 months, 1 week ago
Yes. But dont buy the health profile. Download the raw file and then upload it to Prometheus to find out your entire DNA health profile
Is there anyway I could get this for free and review it? I have heard nothing but good things!
Always wanted to try one of these similar products....worth it?
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Jennifer P.
4 months, 1 week ago
I’m actually a genetic counselor, and the direct to consumer dna testing (like 23andme or ancestry.com) are fascinating! I think if you’re curious it’s worth it, but keep in mind that the heath information they give you isn’t always complete. As long as you don’t use it for medical care or decisions it’s a lot of fun to look into it!
Has anyone tried their DNA tests? How does it compare to AncestryDNA? Do you get the ancestry analysis along with the breakdown of genetic predispositions (more likely to need more sleep, have curly hair, like coffee, be good at running, etc) or is it one or the other?
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carissa c.
2 years ago
23 and me breaks down everything ancestry wise and it also does show any genetic predispositions (physical and emotional ... ours showed everything from obesity and risk of certain cancers, to anger issues or emotional/mental illnesses)
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Jessica L.
10 months, 1 week ago
I thought it was a great experience. It was really great to have the app connected to it, so I could watch it from when I sent it in the mail, to when my DNA was being extracted... and the information was really cool and it was easy to understand. I found out I wasn’t as Swedish as I thought and that I have West African DNA. It was a really awesome experience.
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