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23andMe

FDA-approved health reports and finding relatives

$199
+ $99/annual
SNP Array
Health Reports: 50+ conditions
Turnaround: 3-4 weeks
Sample: Saliva
FDA Approved

Overview

Testing Coverage

600000 positions

SNP Array

Health Reports

50+ conditions

Personalized health insights

Lab Location

US

Sample processing

Results Time

3-4 weeks

After sample received

Key Features

Only FDA-approved DTC DNA test|Large relative database|Detailed ancestry regions (1500+)|Traits reports

  • Ancestry Analysis: Included
  • Carrier Screening: Add-on (not included at $199)
  • Pharmacogenomics: Add-on (not included at $199)
  • Raw Data Download: Available

Privacy & Security

Opt-out of research • Delete data option • Clear consent process

Important Notes

Now a subscription:Premium Ancestry + Health is $199 for the first year then $99 a year thereafter. Full 2026 ladder:Basic Ancestry $99 (no membership), Premium Ancestry $149 then $69/yr, Premium Ancestry + Health $199 then $99/yr, Premium Ancestry + Total Health $499 then $199/yr. Carrier status and pharmacogenetics are paid add-ons, not included. Health screening covers 50+ conditions and ancestry spans 4,500+ regions. Total Health is an exome plus biannual blood product, not a SNP array, and is not sold in HI, NJ, NY, RI or US territories. Filed Chapter 11 in March 2025;assets acquired by the TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit led by Anne Wojcicki, completing July 2025. 23andme.com redirects to 23andme.org.

Best For / Not Recommended For

Best For

FDA-approved health reports and finding relatives

Not Recommended For

Privacy-conscious users (large database)

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