What should I know before taking a genetic health test?

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Advanced and Ultra analyse genetic variants relevant to your health from a saliva sample. They provide information on your genetic susceptibility to certain health conditions and whether you are a carrier of hereditary conditions. 

Before taking the test, bear in mind that: 

  • The information does not diagnose diseases or assess your current state of health. 
  • Reports show whether you have variants associated with higher or lower susceptibility, but do not calculate your overall likelihood of developing a condition: your environment and lifestyle also play a role. 
  • Your ancestry may affect the relevance of some results, because many studies have been carried out in specific populations. 
  • Results may affect your biological relatives and reveal unexpected information, such as previously unknown family relationships. 
  • Before making any medical decision, discuss your results with a healthcare professional. 
  • In Spain, Advanced and Ultra require a prior medical prescription.