A DNA test is conducted once in a lifetime and provides information about various aspects of a person’s genetic makeup, including ancestry, genetic traits, predispositions to certain diseases or conditions, and even paternity or familial relationships.

DNA test that suitable for baby or child- Healthcare Genetic Testing

The health of the newborn/ baby has always been the most concerning issue for parents. By collecting a sample such as buccal swab, Healthcare Genetic Testing helps you understand your child’s unique physical code, and through genetic analysis, decode the child’s innate constitution as a guide for future care and lifestyle.

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DNA test that suitable for adults- Healthcare Genetic Testing

Understand yourself better through genetic testing

“Am I getting essential nutrients from my diet?” “Why am I not losing weight?” “Why I feel tired even I sleep for 7-8 hours every night?” Do you have such problems in your daily life? Don’t worry, you can find out the solutions with our Healthcare Genetic Testing.

This genetic testing will give you more insight to manage your lifestyle as well as to discover your optimal diet, requirement of vitamins, influenza assessment and much more, so you may improve the quality of life through the power of genetics, achieve your health management goal.

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DNA test that suitable for adults- Hereditary Cancer Risk Analysis & Cardiometabolic Risk Analysis

Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. About 5-10% of certain cancers are due to harmful genetic changes, called mutations, that are passed down through families. These people have a higher risk of developing the disease than those in the general public. For example, a BRCA1 mutation can increase a woman’s chance of breast cancer up to 87% by age 70.

People often don’t know that they have an inherited health condition. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. Most disease cases are caused by environmental conditions and lifestyle choices. However, some common health risks like heart disease are inherited and passed down through families.

This genetic testing could discover your genetic risk of a particular disease for early prevention and treatment. Early detection can result in less radical treatment and improved prognosis. Besides, it could find if you have genes that may pass the risk to your children and provide information to guide your health care.

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DNA test that suitable for couples (considering pregnancy or already pregnant)- Expanded Carrier Screening

Most people can be a carrier of a genetic disease without knowing it. If both parents are the carrier of a same disease, they have a 25% risk of having an affected child with a recessive genetic disease and a 50% risk that the child will be a carrier like the parents.

Expanded Carrier Screening is a genetic test used to determine if you are a carrier of a certain genetic condition. It provides life-lasting information about your carrier risk and let you understand your chances of having a child with a genetic disease.

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