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Learn more about Genetic Health Risk and
Carrier Status reports, genetic counseling and what to
know about test results.
For more information about other reports included in our Health +
Ancestry Service, including Wellness, Traits and Ancestry, click here.
The following information applies to Genetic Health Risk reports only.
What you should know
23andMe Genetic Health Risk Reports:
What you should know
Genetic Health Risk reports tell you about genetic variants
associated with increased risk for certain health conditions. They do not diagnose
cancer or any other health conditions or determine medical action.
Having a risk variant does not mean you will definitely develop a health condition.
Similarly, you could still develop the condition even if you don't have a variant detected. It is
possible to have other genetic risk variants not included in these reports.
Factors like lifestyle and environment can also affect whether a person develops
most health conditions. Our reports cannot tell you about your overall risk for these conditions, and
they cannot determine if you will or will not develop a condition.
These reports do not replace visits to a healthcare professional. Consult with a
healthcare professional for help interpreting and using genetic results. Results should
not be used to make medical decisions.
We encourage you to speak to a genetic counselor
We encourage you to speak to a genetic counselor
There are many things to think about when deciding whether genetic testing is right for you. Although
these tests can provide important information about health risks, they can also be upsetting or raise
questions about what the results mean. Genetic tests also have certain limitations that are important to
understand. Your personal and family medical history, as well as your goals for testing, should all factor into
your decisions about whether and how to test.
A genetic counselor, a healthcare professional with special training in genetic conditions, will be able to
answer your questions and help you make an informed choice. We recommend that you speak with a
genetic counselor before testing, and also after testing to help you understand your results and what
actions you should take. This is especially important for health conditions that are preventable or treatable.
Genetic counselors can help you navigate common questions, such as:
What are the risks and benefits of genetic testing?
Are there diseases that run in the family?
How do you handle potentially distressing information?
What are you hoping to find out from genetic testing?
Talk to your healthcare provider or click here to search for a genetic counselor near
you (this link takes you to a page managed by the National Society of Genetic Counselors:
http://www.aboutgeneticcounselors.com/).
What to know about Genetic Health Risk reports
What to know about Genetic Health Risk reports
Possible test results
Variant(s) not detected
You do not have the variant(s) we tested. Since these tests do not include all variants that
may impact your risk of developing a condition, you may still have another variant that could
affect your risk. Non-genetic factors may also affect your risk.
Variant(s) detected
You have one or more of the variants we tested. You may be at increased risk for the condition based on this
result. This does not mean you will definitely develop the condition. Other factors may also affect your risk.
Result not determined
Your test result could not be determined. This can be caused by random test error or other factors that
interfere with the test.
In some cases, the laboratory may not be able to
process your sample. If this happens, we will notify you
by email and you may request one free replacement
kit.
Other companies offering genetic risk tests may
include different variants for the same health condition.
This means that it's possible to get different results
using a test from a different company.
What to do with the results
If your report says you have variants associated with increased risk
Consider sharing the result with a healthcare professional.
Certain results, such as having a variant detected for the BRCA1/
BRCA2 (Selected Variants) report, may warrant prompt follow-up
with a healthcare professional, since effective options may exist
to prevent or reduce risk for disease. Each report will provide
more specific guidance.
Consider sharing your results with relatives. They may also have these variants. Keep in mind that some people may not want to know information about genetic health risks.
If your report says you do not have any risk variants detected
Continue to follow screening and other healthy behaviors
recommended by your healthcare provider. This is because our
reports do not cover all factors that might influence risk.
Concerned about your risk?
If you have other risk factors for the condition, you should discuss the condition with a doctor.
You can also discuss your results with a
genetic counselor (this link takes you to a page managed by the National Society of
Genetic Counselors to find a genetic counselor near you: http://www.aboutgeneticcounselors.com/).
Genetic Health Risk reports are intended to provide you with
genetic information to inform conversations with a healthcare
professional. These reports should not be used to make medical
decisions. Always consult with a healthcare professional before
taking any medical action.
You will be asked whether you want to receive certain Genetic Health Risk reports
You will be asked whether you want to receive certain Genetic Health Risk reports
Some of our reports are about serious diseases that may not have an effective treatment or
cure. Others may have effective treatment or prevention options, but these actions may carry
their own health risks. You may be upset by learning about genetic risks for these diseases, and
about genetic risks for family members who share DNA. If you tend to feel anxious or have a
personal history of depression or anxiety, this information may be more likely to be
upsetting. Knowing about genetic risks
could also affect your ability to get some kinds of insurance.
You can choose to exclude the following reports individually from your account before your results
are returned to you:
Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease
If you are interested in receiving these reports, we recommend that you consult with a genetic
counselor before purchasing. Additional relevant information about these reports will be
provided when you go through the process of setting your report preferences, after registering
your kit.
What to know about our Genetic Health Risk reports
What to know about our Genetic Health Risk reports
The following information applies to Carrier Status reports only.
What you should know
23andMe Carrier Status Tests:
What you should know
Carrier status tests detect genetic variants that can cause
inherited conditions. These variants are often
found primarily in certain ethnicities.
Being a carrier means you have one variant for the condition.
Carriers typically don't have the condition but can pass the variant to their
children.
Knowing your carrier status is important when having children.
If you and your partner are both carriers, you may have a child with the condition.
Genetic counseling can help you understand your results and
options. It is recommended before testing, and also if you are a carrier.
Should you speak to a genetic counselor?
Should you speak to a genetic counselor?
We encourage you to learn more so you can decide whether testing is right
for you. A genetic counselor, a healthcare professional with special
training in genetic conditions, will be able to answer your specific
questions and help you make an informed decision.
Genetic counselors can help you navigate common questions, such as:
What are the risks and benefits of testing?
Are there diseases that run in the family?
How do you handle potentially distressing information?
What are you hoping to find out from genetic testing?
Talk to your healthcare provider or click here to search for a genetic counselor near
you (this link takes you to a page managed by the National Society of Genetic Counselors:
http://www.aboutgeneticcounselors.com/).
What to know about test results
What to know about test results
Possible test results*
0 Variants
You do not have the variant(s) we tested. There is still a chance that
you could have a variant not covered by this test.
1 Variant**
You are a carrier and could pass the variant on to each of your
children.
2 Variants***
You will most likely pass a variant on to each of your children.
Result not determined
Your result could not be determined.
* For some reports, a customer may receive a result indicating that they have two copies of a variant. In these cases, the customer will pass a variant on to each of his or her children.
** For some reports, customers with one copy of a variant will also be told that they are at risk for developing symptoms of the condition.
*** For some reports, customers with two variants (or two copies of a variant) will also be told that they are at risk for developing symptoms of the condition.
What to do with the results:
Have a family history of a genetic condition? Planning to have children?
Share your results with your doctor and discuss further testing options.
You can also discuss your results with a
genetic counselor (this link takes you to a page managed by the National Society of
Genetic Counselors to find a genetic counselor near you: http://www.aboutgeneticcounselors.com/).
Consider sharing your results with relatives.
Your information – as well as knowing their own carrier
status – may be useful to them.
Genetic Health Risks
Carrier Status
