How Testing Works

With DNA Direct, testing is simple, painless, and can be done in the privacy of your own home. It's also completely private and can be anonymous if you wish.

  1. Order Online. Place your order directly with us online OR have your doctor order your test(s). Order now | Physician Referral
  2. Sample At Home. Receive your test collection kit in the mail. (See kit) Follow the simple instructions to take a sample of DNA from your cheek cells with the cotton swab. Then, mail your sample to the testing lab in the postage-paid envelope.
  3. Log-in To Learn Results And More. In 3-8 weeks, you will receive a notification email that your test results and Personalized Report are ready. Log-in to your secure DNA Direct account to retrieve them.
  4. Talk With A Genetic Expert. During and after the testing process, our board-certified genetic experts are available toll-free to help you understand what the test results mean for you and your family.

Our testing service provides you with more than just a test result:

  • toll-free access to a board-certified genetic expert, if you have questions or need support
  • online materials to help you understand what your test result means: see a sample Personalized Report
  • a Physician Letter you can take to your doctor, with clinical details about your test results

Learn more about testing with our pre-test questionnaire: Start Questionnaire