What is tellmeGen's Ultra WGS (30x) DNA test, what does it include, and what information does it provide?

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The Ultra WGS (30x) test is the most advanced genetic analysis from tellmeGen. Through Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), your entire genome is analyzed—approximately 3 billion base pairs—with an average coverage of 30x. This means that each position of your DNA is read about 30 times on average, allowing for the detection of common, rare, and structural genetic variants (such as deletions, insertions, duplications, rearrangements, and tandem repeats) with superior precision compared to genotyping-based tests.

The Ultra WGS (30x) test includes all the information from the Starter and Advanced tests, and provides:

  1. Hereditary conditions (monogenic): discover if you are a carrier or if you have relevant genetic variants in genes of known clinical impact.
  2. Genetic vulnerability to complex conditions: estimates your genetic predisposition to diseases influenced by multiple factors, providing preventive recommendations based on clinical guidelines.
  3. Personal traits and wellness: get information about your physical characteristics (eye color, hair type) and aspects related to sports, sleep, and various clinical parameters.
  4. Pharmacological compatibility: identifies variants that affect your body's response to different drugs (metabolization, efficacy, and risk of adverse effects). Note: This report is not available in the United States.
  5. Ancestry: explore your genetic origins through regional proportions, maternal and paternal haplogroups (biological males only), genetic relatives up to the 5th degree, and your percentage of Neanderthal DNA.
  6. Mitochondrial DNA: mitochondrial DNA is also analyzed, and relevant findings are reported within the method's detection limits.

The test includes three months of subscription to tellmeGen+, which gives you access to regular updates of the reports, access to DNA Connect to find genetic relatives and the Professional Access option, which allows you to authorize a healthcare professional to securely access your report.

Additionally, round-trip shipping is included in the price at no extra cost, provided the return is made from the same country of purchase.

This genetic analysis is ideal for those seeking a comprehensive assessment of their health, wellness, ancestral origin, and response to medical treatments.