DNA tests are not that easy to interpret unless you have genetics training, therefore our team reviews each report and compares this against the personal information you have provided at checkout regarding your current health, diet and supplement / medicine intake. All patients will receive a lab report.

All lab reports include:

• personalised, colour coded genotype results
• gene function and SNP impact descriptions
• clinically relevant SNPs
• nutrient and other epigenetic impacts
• links to research evidence

In addition to your lab report we provide the following options which are INCLUDED in your original price:

A) Follow up 30 minute video call to discuss your results and answer any questions you have. Once the labs have completed your DNA results you will be sent a link to book a time and day online. Advice will be given on supplements and lifestyle support. After your call you are sent a short email with supplements your practitioner advises with links to purchase.

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B) Follow up written report explaining your variants and highlighting dietary and lifestyle advice and links to supplement suggestions included. We do not provide an example of this report as it is personalised to each patient but it usually runs to 3 pages of detailed actionable advice.

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C) Both zoom call and written summary with personalised next steps (Zoom call is first and written report follows).

Every patient will get a colour coded lab report—your choice is how to receive your personalised interpretation of this report. You have a choice of a video call or a written summary or both.

The video call is ideal if you want your results faster or if you are new to DNA testing. It also allows you to ask your practitioner questions about your variants. Please check at the start of your call if your practitioner is happy for you to record your Zoom session. Usually if you confirm this will not be used on social media / uploaded to public forums etc, then this is allowed for your private use (please note zoom links last 2 weeks so please make sure you download and save locally). You will get a short email after your call with supplement links your practitioner recommends.

The written summary is better for those who want a full written explanation of their variants and links to supplement suggestions. Some patients feel more comfortable with a written interpretation but essentially both options will give you the same information just in different formats.

The test is a simple, non-invasive oral sample (cheek swab). The only requirement is to abstain from eating/drinking for at least 1 hour before testing. The sample is placed in a tube with a stabilising capsule and returned with a signed consent form. Please use our details under ‘practitioner’ on the lab form.

There are no special storage or transport requirements and you can return any day. Each test kit is supplied with a return envelope which is prepaid for returns from within the UK and can be simply dropped into a post box. It is rare but some samples do fail laboratory standards if you do not extract enough DNA onto the mouth swab. You can take this test at any time of day, there is no need to stop taking medications or supplements with this test.

The most common reason for sample fails is patients forgetting to include the stabilising capsule included in your kit or not returning the consent form. Please DO NOT open the contents of the stabilising capsule, include it whole. Please ensure you do not eat, drink or smoke for 1 hour prior to taking test. In the event your test fails laboratory standards you will receive 1 free replacement kit. UK orders are re-posted at no additional charge however international orders will need to pay additional delivery charges for failed tests—see below.

Every human has a slightly different genetic makeup. We inherit our gene variants from both parents so although you may have similar genes to your child you will not have identical gene mutations. Our genes are the same from the moment we are born so you only ever need to do this test once in your lifetime and you will have the data on your gene variants for life.

The returns package provided has a freepost address on it so if you live in the UK you can simply pop your sample into any postbox for free returns. We do recognise that some patients prefer to send samples recorded / special delivery for peace of mind. If you choose this option, you will need to use a different address to return your sample: Lifecode Gx, c/o WeWork, Unit 1 Provost & East Building, 145 City Road, London, EC1V 1AZ

Orders OUTSIDE UK - Yes we can now ship this test overseas to selected countries. Please select your country at checkout. If you want to order multiple DNA tests for friends or family we can package these together so you only pay one shipping cost. We use UPS for European orders and DHL for other countries, deliveries usually arrive with patients in 3–6 days.

The test kits (swab and stabilising capsule) are declared as “no commercial value” and usually (90% of the time) do not require customs import fees. However, some destination country customs agents may decide to apply charges, and this is beyond our control and beyond the control of the courier. Usually this fee is around 17 Euro but can vary. In the unlikely event this happens, your courier will notify you if an import fee is due before delivering to you.

We provide approved packaging for the return of the sample, but you are responsible for arranging and paying for return postage. The return package is low weight and does not require any special control. Please return your sample via tracked / courier service to the labs directly: Lifecode Gx, c/o WeWork, Unit 1 Provost & East Building, 145 City Road, London, EC1V 1AZ, United Kingdom.

For international orders we include 2 swabs per patient so please ensure each patient does 2 swabs. This makes a ‘test failure’ at the laboratory much more unlikely, however in the very rare case that both swabs fail please ensure you note our returns / refund policy.

All reports are provided in English. Unfortunately we are unable to ship to Spain, Canada or Russia at this time for export reasons. If you live in a country we do not ship to currently then please contact us and we will try to accommodate your request.

As blood tests in the UK can be obtained for free under the NHS we don’t include this as a package price. General blood tests are not necessary but if you are concerned about your current health or have not had a general blood test in some time you may prefer to speak to your GP or we can offer a private full blood test HERE - this is for UK residents only and involves having a nurse come to your home to take your sample. Patients must be over 18 years old for this test. Results are provided separately to your DNA reports.

We offer a huge range of testing so when a member of our genetics team is assigned to review your results they may feel you would benefit from other specific testing such as genetic age testing, hormones ( cortisol, testosterone / estrogen levels etc), microbiome gut analysis, food intolerance, amino acids & homocysteine or mould / toxin testing. If any additional testing is required, this will be advised in your zoom call / written plan. *Note if you are adding multiple tests to your basket you only need to complete the patient form once.
*If you are ordering 2 or more tests? Use code FAB5 for a 5% discount.

As long as cheek swabs are stored in the tube provided in the buccal swab kit, samples remain viable for up to 6 months.

Lifecode Gx are the labs we use in the UK to process your cheek cells as the sample type. They are an ISO certified UK laboratory and only do DNA testing, making them specialists in this area. This genotyping methodology has an accuracy rate of at least 99.9%.

The benefits being that cheek swab DNA collection is convenient and painless to collect, and samples are easily transportable and stable. The quality of DNA collected is as good as, and the results as accurate as, from blood or saliva. Your DNA is fixed at birth so this test is suitable at any age and you only ever need to do this test once in your lifetime. Cheek cell DNA samples are 99.9% accurate—blood has a very similar accuracy rate, so whether you choose to have a blood DNA test or use our cheek cell DNA test the results will be the same.

No. As we're testing the genetic code, which is fixed, the test is not impacted by illness, infections, medication, the food you eat, or supplements you take. To avoid contamination of the sample, please abstain from eating / drinking for at least 1 hour before testing. Continue taking all your prescription medications and supplements as normal but please note them on your patient form at checkout.

Once you have ordered via our website you will receive an email notification when your kit has been shipped to you via Royal Mail 1st Class service for UK (courier for international orders). Please allow 3 working days for your kit to arrive. You can then freepost your sample back to the labs via Royal Mail 1st class prepaid envelope (note international orders are not free post).

We will then email you to let you know your sample has been safely received at the labs and your genotyping has started. If you would like the video call option you can receive your results and appointment in approx 3 weeks. If you would prefer the written summary advice report this will be in approx 4 weeks.

You will not hear from us during the time your sample is being processed unless there is an issue with your sample.

Each test is processed in the ISO certified UK laboratory and all physical samples are completely destroyed after 3 months. All client genotyping electronic data is completely destroyed after 6 months. The client report, the data and the DNA sample is never (and will never be) shared with, or sold to third parties.

The report explains how your genetic variants affect the way your body interacts with food and key nutrients. For each gene tested, you'll see whether your variant is associated with normal, reduced, or increased activity, and what that may mean in practical terms.

Typical findings cover things like:

• Whether you may need more folate, B12, vitamin D, or vitamin C than the average person to maintain healthy levels
• Whether your body converts beta-carotene from food into active vitamin A efficiently, or whether you would benefit from pre-formed vitamin A sources
• How quickly you metabolise caffeine, and whether you are likely to be a slow or fast metaboliser
• Your genetic predisposition for gluten and lactose tolerance
• How well your body manages inflammation and detoxification
• Whether your blood pressure is likely to be salt-sensitive
• Whether you have a "morning person" or "night owl" circadian profile

The report does not diagnose any condition. It maps your biological tendencies, so you and our team can make better-informed decisions about food, supplements, and lifestyle.

A blood test for vitamins (such as folate, B12, vitamin D, or iron) tells you your current circulating levels at a single moment in time. Those levels reflect what you have eaten or supplemented recently, plus how well your body is processing those nutrients right now. Blood tests are essential for spotting active deficiency, and they can change week to week.

A nutrient DNA test does something different. It looks at the genetic variants that influence how efficiently your body absorbs, transports, converts, and uses each nutrient. These variants do not change over time. If you have a genetic variant that makes you a poor converter of folate, for example, a blood test may show normal folate today but you may still struggle to maintain optimal levels long-term without targeted support.

The two test types work well together. Blood tests show your current status. The DNA test shows the underlying biology that determines what your status is likely to be in the future, and which nutrients you may need to pay closer attention to throughout life.

The most useful approach is to combine your DNA results with your symptoms, diet, and (where available) recent blood tests, rather than supplementing based on the DNA report alone.

When your written report or video call is prepared, our practitioners review your genetic profile alongside the patient form you completed at checkout, and identify the nutrients most worth focusing on. For example, someone with reduced folate metabolism may be advised on a specific form of folate (methylfolate rather than folic acid), at a dose suited to their situation. Someone with poor vitamin A conversion may be advised to include more pre-formed vitamin A from food, rather than relying on beta-carotene sources.

The aim is targeted, evidence-based supplementation rather than taking a wide range of products in the hope something helps. This often reduces the total number of supplements people take, while improving how well each one works.

It looks at the genetic predisposition for both, but predisposition is not the same as having the condition. The HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQB1 genes carry the genetic risk variants for coeliac disease (HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8). Around 30 to 40 per cent of the general population carries one of these variants, but only a small proportion of carriers actually develop coeliac disease. A positive result here means coeliac disease is biologically possible, not that you have it. To confirm whether you are coeliac, antibody-based blood testing and (where indicated) a small-bowel biopsy through your GP are needed.

For lactose, the LCT gene variant determines whether you continue producing the lactase enzyme into adulthood. People with the "non-persistent" variant typically experience digestive symptoms when they consume lactose, though tolerance does vary between individuals.

If you would like a direct coeliac and gluten sensitivity test that measures your current immune response rather than just genetic risk, we offer one separately. Speak to our team and we can advise on the best combination for your situation.

It does not give you a specific meal plan, but it does identify the dietary themes most relevant to your biology. Examples of practical guidance that often comes out of the report include the form of folate likely to suit you best, whether you should prioritise certain whole-food sources of vitamin A or D, whether reducing caffeine intake or moving it earlier in the day is likely to improve your sleep, whether reducing dietary sodium will meaningfully affect your blood pressure, and whether your diet should include more anti-inflammatory food patterns based on your inflammation gene variants.

For more detailed, day-to-day food planning based on your results, our written report and video call options translate the genetic findings into practical dietary suggestions tailored to your goals.

No. Genetic predisposition is a tendency, not a fate. Your genes load the dice, but your diet, lifestyle, environment, and other choices roll them. Most of the genetic findings in a Nutrient Core report fall into categories where you can change the outcome significantly by adjusting what you eat, how you move, when you sleep, and what (if anything) you supplement with.

For example, a variant linked to higher inflammation does not mean you will be inflamed, it means you may respond more strongly to dietary and lifestyle drivers of inflammation, so you have more to gain from adjusting those drivers. A variant that suggests slower caffeine metabolism does not mean you must avoid coffee, it means you can make a more informed choice about when and how much. This is what we mean by personalised nutrition based on DNA: it puts the levers back in your hands.

People who tend to find this test most useful include:

• Anyone who has tried a range of supplements without clear benefit and wants a more targeted approach
• People with persistent low energy, low immunity, brain fog, or mood symptoms that standard testing has not explained
• People preparing for weight loss, fitness, or performance goals who want to optimise their nutrition from the start
• Anyone with a family history of vitamin or nutrient-related issues such as folate, B12, or vitamin D deficiency
• People who suspect they may be a slow or fast caffeine metaboliser, or who have unexplained sleep issues
• Parents wanting baseline genetic information for their child that stays valid for life
• Anyone interested in proactive, preventative health who would rather understand their biology now than wait for symptoms

Because your DNA never changes, one test gives you information you and your family can refer back to whenever a new health question comes up.