Do my clients need a SelfDecode DNA kit?
That’s a great question — and one we hear often from professionals.
✅ Short answer: You can upload an existing raw DNA file from another provider and still receive high-quality, industry-leading insights through PromicsEdge.
💡 However — for the most accurate, complete, and feature-rich experience, we highly recommend using a SelfDecode DNA kit.
Why a SelfDecode Kit gives your clients the best possible results
1️⃣ More Complete Genetic Coverage
Most third-party DNA files only contain 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 — which means certain reports could be less comprehensive than those generated from a SelfDecode kit.
2️⃣ Built Specifically for the SelfDecode Platform
Our DNA chip was designed in-house and optimized for our advanced health prediction algorithms. This allows us to analyze 200M+ genetic variants with greater precision when the data comes from a SelfDecode kit — giving your clients deeper, more actionable insights.
3️⃣ Higher Data Quality + Lower Error Rate
Even when other companies use the same lab, the data quality can vary significantly based on chip configuration and accepted error thresholds. Because SelfDecode controls the entire pipeline (from chip design to bioinformatics), we ensure consistent, high-quality data and a much lower chance of false positives or negatives.
4️⃣ Access to Premium / Exclusive Reports
Some of our most advanced reports are only available with SelfDecode kit data, including:
- 🧬 Pharmacogenomics (Medication Check)
- 👪 Carrier Status (Family Planning)
- 🔐 Longevity Screener Assessment
- 🌍 Enhanced Ancestry Report with deeper regional accuracy
These features aren’t available when using third-party DNA files.
Already uploaded a file? Your clients are still in great shape
If your client has already uploaded a DNA file, that’s perfectly fine — they’ll still receive powerful, personalized health insights that go well beyond industry standards.
And if you’d like to offer them the most complete and accurate experience (with access to every feature), you can recommend upgrading to a SelfDecode kit at any time.
📩 How to order a SelfDecode kit for your client
If you’d like to purchase a kit on your client’s behalf, order directly in app, or just email support@selfdecode.com and our team will be happy to assist.