We were able to get the data we needed from 23andMe.
My husband and I got tested prior to the FDA (ridiculous) ruling. But we had our sons tested after.
For us – our concern, initially was some specific markers. It’s VERY easy to get that info from 23andMe even with the FDA ruling, since these markers were not part of the original health data.
You get tested, you get your results… You log onto 23andMe, Then you plug the snp you’re interested into the search button. You’ll get whatever discussions are about it – but also a link to the raw data for that marker.
Another approach – do the 23andMe testing – then download the raw data as a zip file. You can then upload it to a program called promethease – and it will interpret your markers for you, with links to the research. (Promethease costs $6 – so your total output is about $105 with the $99 23andMe)
We were able to see everything about the kids with the promethease tool.
I looked at lab tests for the MTHFR gene – and they run about $150. Why it costs more to test less, I have no idea. But being frugal and not knowing what we’d find – I wanted the complete genotype for the lower price.
