Do my clients need a SelfDecode DNA kit?
No — your clients do not need a SelfDecode DNA kit. You can upload an existing raw DNA file from another provider, and your client will still receive personalized health insights through PromicsEdge.
For the most accurate and complete results, we recommend the SelfDecode DNA kit. Here's why:
Advantages of a SelfDecode Kit
More Complete Genetic Coverage
Most third-party DNA files contain only a small fraction of a person's genetic data (often less than 1% of the genome). These files are pre-filtered and may exclude key health-related variants, so certain reports are less comprehensive than those generated from a SelfDecode kit.
Optimized for the SelfDecode Platform
Our DNA chip was designed in-house and optimized for our health prediction algorithms. This lets us analyze 200 million genetic variants with greater precision when the data comes from a SelfDecode kit.
Higher Data Quality and Lower Error Rate
Even when other providers use the same lab, data quality varies based on chip configuration and accepted error thresholds. Because SelfDecode controls the entire pipeline — from chip design to bioinformatics — you get consistent, high-quality data and a lower chance of false positives or negatives.
Access to Exclusive Reports
Some reports are only available with SelfDecode kit data:
- Medication Check (PGx) Report
- Family Planning (Carrier Status)
- Longevity Screener
- Ancestry Report
- Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) Reports — only available with a SelfDecode WGS kit
These reports are not available when using third-party DNA files.
Already Using a Third-Party File?
If your client has already uploaded a DNA file from another provider, they will still receive personalized health insights across the standard report library. To unlock the full feature set, order a SelfDecode kit for that client at any time.