The tellmeGen genetic test can be used by anyone, regardless of their age, sex, or race. The information provided by the test is valuable at any stage of life. The reasons for taking it can be diverse, such as knowing your ancestry, obtaining recommendations on the sports and diet that best suit you, discovering if you are a carrier of any monogenic disease, or even out of personal curiosity.
In particular, children are the group that can benefit the most from the genetic test. Since they have their entire lives ahead of them, they have more opportunities to modify their environmental factors and lifestyle habits, allowing them to take more effective measures to improve their health and well-being based on the results of their DNA test. Furthermore, the swab collection format is especially suitable for children, as it facilitates obtaining the saliva sample easily and painlessly.
It is important to emphasize that, to perform the test on a minor (0-18 years old), parental consent or consent from legal guardians is required. The father or mother, or legal guardian if applicable, must contract the service. To validate this representation, they must present certain official documents, such as the ID card or passport of the parents and the minor (if they already have them), or the Family Book, in the case of parents. If the contract is made by a guardian, the court resolution accrediting their guardianship must be provided.
In summary, the test is accessible to all ages, and children can especially benefit from the results, with the corresponding authorization from parents or guardians.