23andMe
DNA kits that combine ancestry matching with optional health reports.
23andMe sells consumer genetic testing kits for exploring ancestry, DNA relatives, inherited health risks, medication-related genetic traits, and related insights. Its plans range from a basic ancestry test to memberships with expanded health reports, exome sequencing, blood testing, and genetics-informed clinical care.
Why it stands out
- Combines genealogy-style DNA matching with consumer health genetics under one account
- Ancestry reporting is unusually granular, including 4,500+ listed regions
- Premium adds ongoing report updates as new supported genetic insights become available
- Higher-tier Total Health pairs DNA analysis with blood testing and clinician-guided care
- Includes pharmacogenetics reports that may support doctor-patient medication discussions
Good to know
- Health-related reports are concentrated in the Premium and Total Health tiers, not the basic ancestry kit
- Premium and Total Health include annual renewals after the initial purchase
- Relative matching depends on other users testing with 23andMe and choosing to participate
- Genetic risk and medication insights should be reviewed with a qualified healthcare professional before acting on them
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Family-history researchers who want DNA-based ancestry estimates and relative matching in one consumer test Explore ancestry composition across thousands of geographic regions Find potential biological relatives who have also opted into matching Review genetic health reports before discussing risk factors with a clinician Compare kit tiers for ancestry-only testing versus broader health insights
Ancestry composition across 4,500+ regions; DNA Relative Finder and expanded relative filters; ancestry timeline and historical DNA matches; 100+ health reports and action tools on Premium; pharmacogenetics insights; Total Health tier with exome sequencing, biannual blood testing, and clinical care.
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