Extract
Your preserved DNA is carefully extracted and prepared from our collection kit.
Our science
Learn about our state-of-the-art whole genome sequencing process in our newly built genomics laboratory, and how we deliver deep results about your DNA.
A simple swab with us reads over 2,250,000 known clinical mutations.
How does the descendants DNA’s lab process my sample?
We then run state-of-the-art whole genome sequencing on your sample. Not only does this mean all known areas of the genome, but it also means all unknown areas too. This makes the future potential of our test limitless, and in most cases will be the last DNA test you need.
Drawing your blueprint
A journey through advanced long-read sequencing process.
Transfer
Each transfer between phases of the sequencing process occurs in clean, secure conditions in our medically certified laboratory.
Analyze
Translating complex sequences into actionable health insights personalized to you.
Whole genome sequencing
We decode your entire genome with an unprecedented level of accuracy and detail.
Once we have your sample,
it is examined for integrity.
We meticulously examine your DNA sample for its integrity, ensuring that it meets our stringent quality standards for an accurate and comprehensive genetic analysis.
Delivering Trust
Our commitment to the highest security standards ensures the utmost protection of your data, while our cutting-edge technology guarantees accurate and insightful genetic analysis.
Purification and quality control
From your cheek cells obtained through a simple swab, we carefully extract and purify DNA. This allows us to begin quality controls and sequencing.
Read through pores on a chip
The fragments of your genome are washed over a computer chip containing thousands of biological pores. These pores contain protein that unzip your DNA fragments and pull them through pore, where the chip can read each letter of your DNA with electrical currents.
A Proprietary Pipeline
Your sample is analyzed at descendantsDNA’s state-of-the-art, CLIA-certified lab facility. At the lab, descendantsDNA extracts your DNA and produces a detailed view of your genome, which is run through a proprietary bioinformatics pipeline for analysis—created by top DNA scientists in the industry.
Quality Assured
The sample goes through various levels of quality control. descendantsDNA’s process and analytical methods are peer-reviewed and audited by an independent body of experts comprised of leaders in their respective fields. descendantsDNA continually works with these third parties to ensure that the science is always world-class.
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