Understanding Genetic Results

Getting genetic results can feel exciting, confusing, or even scary. The Genomic Life membership is designed to make that experience feel calmer. It can also make it easier to take action based on your results.

Depending on your personal situation and stage of life, you may receive suggestions to take one (or more) DNA screening tests. (If you haven’t already, head to the Genomic Life member portal and take the Health Questionnaire to see what DNA screening may be right for you.)

The first step to understanding your results is to check which test you received:

Genetic Health Screen

The Genetic Health Screen can identify if you’re at increased risk of developing certain health conditions, including cancer and heart disease. If so, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Learn about the potential results here.

Pharmacogenomic Testing

Pharmacogenomic testing may identify if some medications are more (or less) likely to work for you. It can also help your care team choose ones that may cause fewer side effects. Learn about the potential results here.

Carrier Screening

While most babies are born healthy, with every pregnancy there’s a small chance of having a baby with a genetic disorder. If you’re ready to start or grow your family, carrier screening can uncover your risks of having a child with an inherited condition. Learn about the potential results here.

Here to help

No matter your results, you won’t be left to sort them out by yourself. The Genomic Life team can help you understand your results, share them with your care team, and more. Our navigation team is just an email or a phone call away.

Genomic Life is built to keep you informed, not overwhelmed. By understanding a little more about your DNA—and knowing that our experts are here to support you—you can make choices that support your health now and in the years ahead.