DNA-powered health insights. Clear next steps.
Get your genetic baseline for $69
Use it alongside labs, wearables, and lifestyle data to prioritize the actions that matter most.
How It Works
Step 1
Order Your Kit
We ship a buccal (cheek) swab collection kit directly to your door. No blood draw needed.
Step 2
Send It Back
Swab your cheek and mail the sample back with the prepaid return label. That's it.
Step 3
Get Your Results
Receive your personalized results and download your complete raw sequencing data.
Genetics in context
Your DNA is the baseline layer of your health picture.
Start with your genetic baseline, then layer in periodic labs, daily wearables, and evolving lifestyle habits to build more personalized health insights.
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What you'll learn
Insights across core prevention areas
Start with 9 DNA-based health insights across core health areas. Ancestry is included too, as an added benefit.
Heart + circulation
- Coronary artery disease
- Cholesterol
- Atrial fibrillation
Metabolic + kidney
- Type 2 diabetes
- Obesity / BMI
- Chronic kidney disease
Cancer predisposition
- Breast
- Colorectal
- Prostate
Clear results and recommended next steps, grounded in published research
- Personalized PRS report across key health traits
- At-a-glance summary of High risk vs Not high risk results
- Recommended next steps for each result
- Technical details and references for added context
Informational only; reflects relative genetic risk compared to a reference population and is intended as a starting point for conversations with your healthcare provider. Reports are anchored to the eMERGE framework from Nature Medicine.
Go beyond the report with your AI tool of choice
Connect your Gencove account to an AI assistant through MCP, an open standard, and ask about your own results. Your assistant can look up your PRS scores, ancestry, raw data files, and individual variants.
- Create an API key in your Gencove account.
- Add the Gencove MCP server to your AI client.
- Restart the client and ask a question.
Works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and VS Code with GitHub Copilot.
Read the MCP setup guide
Pricing
Sequencing kit
$69
- At-home collection kit
- Sequencing-powered analysis
- Results typically in 3-4 weeks
Array data upload
$20
- Use your 23andMe, Ancestry, or MyHeritage data
- No kit or shipping required
- Results within one business day
Included with both: predisposition insights + ancestry module, and raw data download anytime.
Privacy
Your data, your control
Download your raw data anytime. Your genetic data is stored securely, with clear privacy practices you can understand.
Raw data download anytime
Private and secure data handling
Clear privacy practices
Sequencing vs. Genotyping
Most consumer tests use microarray chips that read only a tiny fraction of your DNA. We sequence it.
Gencove
Low-Pass Whole Genome Sequencing
- Reads your whole genome, not just selected markers
- Supports reanalysis as science evolves
- Performs well across genetic backgrounds
Traditional Tests
Microarray Genotyping
- Reads only selected markers on the chip
- May require a new test as science evolves
- Can perform differently across genetic backgrounds
FAQ
Can I upload data from 23andMe, Ancestry, or MyHeritage instead of ordering a kit?
Yes. Sign in and choose Upload array data to submit the unmodified .zip export from 23andMe, Ancestry.com, or MyHeritage (max 25 MB). You pay after a successful upload — no shipping required — and receive the same PRS and ancestry reporting pipeline as our sequencing kits. Start an upload.
How quickly will I get results from an array data upload?
Much faster than a swab kit. After you upload your file and complete payment, analysis typically finishes within a few hours. We quote up to one business day to allow for occasional queue delays. You’ll receive an email when your PRS report and ancestry results are ready in your dashboard.
Is this a diagnostic test?
No. This product is educational and informational only. It is not a diagnostic test, and results should not be used to diagnose, treat, or manage any health condition. Results do not replace clinical testing, medical evaluation, or advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
What is a Polygenic Risk Score (PRS)?
A Polygenic Risk Score summarizes the combined effect of many genetic variants — often thousands or millions — across your genome that are associated with a particular trait or condition. Rather than looking at a single gene, PRS captures the cumulative influence of common, small-effect variants identified in large genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Your score places you on a risk spectrum relative to the general population.
Where does Gencove ship?
We currently ship within the United States. International availability is planned for the future — check our website for updates.
How long does it take to receive results?
Results are typically available 3-4 weeks after your sample is received at our lab. You will receive an email notification when your report is ready to view in your secure account. Please keep in mind that results may take 4-6 weeks if the sample quality is low. Our lab will make two attempts to process each swab before we reach out to you for a new collection.
How do I prepare before collecting my sample?
Wait at least one hour after eating, drinking anything other than water, smoking, chewing tobacco, or using any tobacco or herbal products before swabbing. Immediately before swabbing, rinse your mouth thoroughly with plain water — this is the single most effective step for a high-quality collection, as it significantly reduces non-human DNA (e.g. bacterial content) on the swab. Do not brush your teeth or use mouthwash immediately before swabbing, as this reduces the number of cheek cells collected.
Who owns my genetic data?
You do. Your genetic data belongs to you. You are empowered to download your data and/or delete your data at any time. We do not claim ownership of your data.
Who is Gencove?
Gencove is a genomics company founded by scientists and engineers with deep expertise in population genetics, bioinformatics, and sequencing technology. Our technology is trusted by research institutions including Stanford and Oxford, as well as pharmaceutical partners like GSK and Boehringer Ingelheim. Our direct to consumer product brings the same sequencing infrastructure — previously available only in research and enterprise settings — directly to consumers.
Know what to watch and what to do next.
Use your genetic baseline to prioritize the actions that matter most.