If you’ve ever wanted to dig deeper into your family tree or ancestry, no doubt you’ve heard about companies that do genetic testing. The data obtained by these tests can provide information about ancestral roots. According to a recent publication by the National Institutes of Health, estimates indicate that about 26 million people throughout the world have utilized those testing kits to learn more about their geographic origins.
Privacy Breach
Problem is that the results from these direct-to-consumer kits may not be private or protected. In fact, in recent years, news agencies have reported on concerns regarding these ancestry companies selling or sharing the data they collected with law enforcement or third parties. Yahoo! News even reports that several years ago the U.S. Defense Department warned members of the military not to participate in the DNA testing kits for fear of operational risk to service members.
A Safer Option
You don’t have to worry about a breach of your privacy at Any Lab Test Now®. We adhere to strict HIPAA regulations and compliance, so any testing you have done with us remains private; and is therefore a more secure way to have your ancestry tested, knowing only you receive the results and can choose how to use them.
So, what exactly do these tests tell you? When we do a cheek swab on you, our lab looks at DNA variants. At Any Lab Test Now®, we look at ancestral relationships by analyzing genetic code tied to particular regions of the world. When you receive results, it will show that your ancestors came from a certain part of the world.
DNA Ancestry Testing
Specifically, the GPS ORIGINS ANCESTRY TEST (Geographic Population Structure) will test for your story of human migration, your genetic origin percentages and history, and your ancestral migration routes and stories, all in digital form. We analyze more than 800,000 autosomal markers from your DNA to pinpoint your origins. It identifies when and where your DNA formed by matching the populations that came together to create a genetic line that eventually leads to you.
The GPS Origins™ test then traces the migration route of your DNA back to where it originated and dates the age of your DNA signature. It does that for both your maternal and paternal lineages, indicating where your DNA began. Your results are detailed in a report that reveals your ancestral origins.
This is a very popular test as many people are trying to determine the accuracy of what is written in their family history. You might want to have this test done for informational purposes to share with your family members as a conversation piece or at a family reunion.
Any Lab Test Now® Provides the Answers You’re Looking For
Whether testing for informational purposes like our ancestry test or you want a screening or diagnostic test done, Any Lab Test Now® empowers you — allowing you to be in control of your health and decisions about your health. You do not have to visit your provider before coming to Any Lab Test Now®, our doctors can order the tests for you. Plus, you don’t need insurance to take advantage of our affordable lab testing. Best of all, the results belong to you. When it comes to matters involving your health, we strongly encourage you to have a conversation with your provider about the results. If you do not have a primary care physician, Any Lab Test Now® has partnered with DialCare. This service helps you find a provider licensed in your state to discuss results and any further testing or changes you may need to make to achieve your health goals.
Any Lab Test Now® is Your Resource
Any Lab Test Now® provides thousands of tests available to you as our commitment to being your partner in health. We are here to help you and your family achieve your health and wellness goals or get answers to matters involving your ancestry. Call now to schedule an appointment at a location near you during our convenient hours.
