4 tips to help you choose the right genetic testing company
Some medical body check centers and genetic testing companies have been widely publicized. Some of them have found celebrity experts to hold product launches, conferences, health talks, etc., and even some enterprising companies use some exaggerated words and contents for promotion. The slogan is intended to sensationalize and mislead consumers.
Consumers should try to understand the background of the genetic testing company before conducting genetic testing. Here are 4 tips for you:
1. Whether the genetic testing company has its own laboratory and analysis center. Some companies claim to have their own laboratory. However, not all tests are carried out in their own laboratories, and some will still be carried out in cooperation with foreign laboratories. Be clear before testing.
2. Sample delivery time should be as short as possible to ensure sample activity and reduce the risk of contamination during shipment. Generally, the overseas testing laboratory can confirm the availability of the sample in 5-7 days after receiving the sample. If the sample really needs to be collected again, it may take another 1-2 weeks to notify the customer, which greatly delays the detection result.
3. Whether the genetic testing company uses a suitable database, such as an Asian database.
4. Don't just look at the price of the test. To understand the history of the genetic testing company in the market. If the company's history is relatively long, then the customer data is relatively large, and the reliability is relatively high.
