How to upload labs

These are instructions for uploading your lab results (blood, urine, and saliva markers) to your SelfDecode account. Please see this page to learn how to upload a DNA file to your account. SelfDecode Labs (Lab Analyzer) cannot analyze DNA files.

  1. While logged in to your SelfDecode account, visit the Input Labs page by selecting Blood Tests > Upload Blood Test Results from the navigation menu: 

  1. Decide how you will upload your labs. You have 3 options. You can upload a PDF, enter the results manually, or pay to have SelfDecode upload the labs for you. Instructions for all 3 options are included in this article.

Uploading a PDF (Complimentary)

a. Select Upload File: under the 'Or input labs manually' option:

b. Click Browse and select your document.

c. Confirm the name of your selected document, then click Upload:

d. The visual uploader (OCR) will "read" the document. Please allow a few minutes for this process. Then, Review your lab results. Anything highlighted in red needs to be reviewed. You can also edit the dates on this page:

d. Click Analyze Markers. 

e. You will then be automatically taken to the Lab Results page (Blood Tests > Search Blood Test Results from the top of the screen).

From here, you can generate a PDF of your lab results by clicking Generate PDF. You can also read more about what your markers mean by clicking the name of the markers in blue. 

*Please note that the OCR is a tool that we provide so that you don't have to enter all of your markers manually. It's not always perfect, so we recommend taking a minute to review the results and fill in any missing data. 

Uploading Results Manually (Complimentary)

a. Select Input Results under the 'Or input labs manually' option:

b. Enter the date of the test(s) and type in your marker entries. Select the correct marker option from the dropdown menu:

c. When you're satisfied with your entries, click Analyze Markers. 

c. You will be automatically taken to the Lab Results page (Blood Tests > Search Blood Test Results

from the top of the screen). Here's a guide for understanding what your results mean:

Have SelfDecode Upload Your Labs for You (Paid)

If your labs are not accepted by the OCR and you want to save time uploading them manually, SelfDecode can help you by uploading your labs for you for the low cost of $0.49 per page.

First, please review our Lab Upload Service Requirements & Terms.

a. Click Browse under "Let us input your labs for you":

b. Confirm the names of the documents you want us to upload, and select Proceed:

c. Confirm your order, and agree to the charge:

By uploading your documents through our paid service, you are agreeing to the $0.49/page charge. Make sure your documents correspond to the listed specifications and rejection reasons. You can see the specifications and rejection reasons here.

*Please note that if your lab results do not meet the requirements, you may not be eligible for a refund.

d. Enter your payment details into the opened modal. Note that this only appears if we don’t have your payment method saved. Otherwise, this step is skipped.

e. That’s it! Sit back and wait for us to upload your results for you. It usually takes a few hours for the results to be uploaded, but please allow up to 1 business day. You will be notified about it through an email.


If you have any questions along the way, please reach out to our Customer Support team for assistance!

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