QuickCheck: is an iGene DNA test right for me?

We believe that every adult should be able to make his or her own decisions, but we do not advocate ordering DNA tests for or by minors.

Not enough scientific research is available for all ethnic backgrounds to make responsible statements about a person’s genetic predisposition to certain conditions.

Consequently, we are able to make relevant statements for people with an Asian or European background, but not for people of African descent, for example.

Science is discovering more and more about the role that our DNA plays in all kinds of personal traits.

While this information may not have as great an impact as information about your predisposition to certain conditions, many people find it interesting to see which things they recognise in themselves or discover in this way.

Your sensitivity to many drugs is determined by your genes.

By sharing information about your drug sensitivity with your doctor or pharmacist, you can help them find the right dose, or an alternative, for a particular drug more quickly.

The iGene DNA test is not a clinical test, but provides concrete indications concerning your sensitivity to drugs. If your doctor sees reason to do so, he or she can always refer you to a clinical geneticist for further testing.

Based on your DNA, iGene provides lifestyle advice that may be most beneficial for improving your health. Much of this advice may sound familiar.

Nevertheless, in the context of a gene passport, it may offer added value because you can immediately see what this type of advice could mean for you personally.

The iGene DNA test expresses your risk of developing different conditions in the form of two percentages:

1. The average risk based on your sex, age and ethnicity.

2. Your personal risk based on our analysis of your DNA. These are conditions in which early detection or lifestyle also plays a role, and we offer relevant lifestyle advice for each condition.

Consequently, you not only gain insight into your strengths and weaknesses, but you can also actually benefit from this information.

The iGene DNA test has been developed to provide you with information about your genetic predisposition in a broader sense. It is therefore not intended for specific medical screening.

Are there indications that your family has a specific genetic disorder and is the targeted detection of such a specific genetic disorder your reason for taking the test? In that case, we recommend that you contact your doctor to check whether you qualify for a genetic test performed by a clinical geneticist.