DNA Cardiovascular Health Risk Test
easy-to-use mouth swabs
Understanding your susceptibility to cardiovascular disease is important, as your heart health is largely influenced by your family history and genetic makeup.
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Understand your genetic susceptibility to various cardiovascular diseases with this DNA test.
Why Choose a DNA Cardiovascular Test?
With cardiovascular diseases being the primary cause of death worldwide, constituting over 30% of global fatalities, it is crucial to address the risk factors involved. Lifestyle choices, including physical inactivity, unhealthy eating habits, and smoking, significantly contribute to the susceptibility to heart problems. Moreover, there are concealed factors, such as specific genetic variants, that can predispose individuals to cardiovascular diseases.
A simple mouth swab allows us to determine whether you have inherited genes that may increase the likelihood of negative heart health outcomes.
All-inclusive testing, with no hidden fees
- All lab fees
- DNA Collection Kit Supplies and Swabs
- Free return shipping
- Certified lab reports
- 2x testing for accuracy
- Full customer service & support
What’s inside your kit?
Cholesterol
A lipid-like substance generated within the body and obtained from certain foods. It circulates in the bloodstream in two forms – HDL and LDL lipoproteins. Insufficient “good” HDL-cholesterol or excess “bad” LDL-cholesterol can lead to the accumulation of cholesterol in arteries, resulting in the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels.
Triglycerides
Derived from the digestion and breakdown of fats in food, triglycerides constitute a significant portion of the body’s fat deposits. Excessive triglycerides contribute to both obesity and heart disease.
C-reactive protein (CRP)
A liver-produced protein that increases during inflammatory responses. Elevated CRP levels are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
Lipoprotein(a)
Similar to the “bad” LDL cholesterol, lipoprotein(a) is a cholesterol-rich lipoprotein. Elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) heighten the risk of cardiovascular disease.
This test looks at 35 genetic variants associated with cardiovascular disease. Some of these variants elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease, while others confer a protective effect.
| Gene Tested | Effect |
|---|---|
| ANGPTL4, APOA5, FADS1, GALNT2, HNF4A, LIPG, MMAB | Reduced “good” HDL-cholesterol |
| CETP, LCAT, LIPC, LPL | Elevated “good” HDL-cholesterol |
| APOB, FADS1, LDLR, NCAN, PCSK9, SORT1, SUGP1 | Reduced “bad” LDL-cholesterol |
| HMGCR, HNF1A, TRIB1 | Elevated “bad” LDL-cholesterol |
| LPA | Elevated lipoprotein(a) |
| APOA5, FADS1, GALNT2, GCKR, NOS3, TRIB1 | Elevated triglycerides |
| ANGPTL4, APOA5, FADS1, GALNT2, HNF4A, LIPG, MMAB | Reduced triglycerides |
| 9p21 | Decreased control of cell proliferation |
Understand your genetic susceptibility to various cardiovascular diseases with this DNA test.
Why Choose a DNA Cardiovascular Test?
With cardiovascular diseases being the primary cause of death worldwide, constituting over 30% of global fatalities, it is crucial to address the risk factors involved. Lifestyle choices, including physical inactivity, unhealthy eating habits, and smoking, significantly contribute to the susceptibility to heart problems. Moreover, there are concealed factors, such as specific genetic variants, that can predispose individuals to cardiovascular diseases.
A simple mouth swab allows us to determine whether you have inherited genes that may increase the likelihood of negative heart health outcomes.
All-inclusive testing, with no hidden fees
- All lab fees
- DNA Collection Kit Supplies and Swabs
- Free return shipping
- Certified lab reports
- 2x testing for accuracy
- Full customer service & support
What’s inside your kit?
Cholesterol
A lipid-like substance generated within the body and obtained from certain foods. It circulates in the bloodstream in two forms – HDL and LDL lipoproteins. Insufficient “good” HDL-cholesterol or excess “bad” LDL-cholesterol can lead to the accumulation of cholesterol in arteries, resulting in the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels.
Triglycerides
Derived from the digestion and breakdown of fats in food, triglycerides constitute a significant portion of the body’s fat deposits. Excessive triglycerides contribute to both obesity and heart disease.
C-reactive protein (CRP)
A liver-produced protein that increases during inflammatory responses. Elevated CRP levels are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
Lipoprotein(a)
Similar to the “bad” LDL cholesterol, lipoprotein(a) is a cholesterol-rich lipoprotein. Elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) heighten the risk of cardiovascular disease.
This test looks at 35 genetic variants associated with cardiovascular disease. Some of these variants elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease, while others confer a protective effect.
| Gene Tested | Effect |
|---|---|
| ANGPTL4, APOA5, FADS1, GALNT2, HNF4A, LIPG, MMAB | Reduced “good” HDL-cholesterol |
| CETP, LCAT, LIPC, LPL | Elevated “good” HDL-cholesterol |
| APOB, FADS1, LDLR, NCAN, PCSK9, SORT1, SUGP1 | Reduced “bad” LDL-cholesterol |
| HMGCR, HNF1A, TRIB1 | Elevated “bad” LDL-cholesterol |
| LPA | Elevated lipoprotein(a) |
| APOA5, FADS1, GALNT2, GCKR, NOS3, TRIB1 | Elevated triglycerides |
| ANGPTL4, APOA5, FADS1, GALNT2, HNF4A, LIPG, MMAB | Reduced triglycerides |
| 9p21 | Decreased control of cell proliferation |
Be Proactive With Your Health
Understanding your genetic risk provides you with the opportunity for early intervention and prevention through certain lifestyle changes.
Easy sample collection
Each kit contains painless, easy-to-use mouth swabs.
Quality assured
All testing is performed in our ISO 17025, AABB and CLIA certified laboratory.
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Track the status of your order and view your results as soon as they are ready.
Private & confidential
Your data belongs to you. We do not share your data with any third party without your permission.
How it works
Collect & Send
Swab your mouth, then mail your samples to our lab. Free shipping included.
Get Results
Receive confidential results through your secure online portal.
FAQ
Answers to commonly asked questions about this test.
The samples are collected easily and painlessly using mouth swabs (buccal swabs). The swabs are rubbed gently inside the mouth against the cheek to collect cells, which contain your DNA.
No, genetic testing for cardiovascular disease-related genes does not diagnose you with cardiovascular disease (CVD). It assesses the presence of specific genetic variants associated with an increased risk of CVD, providing information about genetic predispositions. The results can help in understanding potential vulnerabilities, but a comprehensive diagnosis of cardiovascular disease typically involves a combination of genetic information, clinical assessments, and other risk factors. Consultation with a healthcare professional is crucial to interpret the genetic test results in the context of your overall health and medical history.
DNA testing begins immediately the day that your samples arrive at the laboratory and is completed within 2 to 4 weeks. In some special situations, additional testing may be required, which could increase the turnaround time by a few extra days. You can check the status of your test online 24/7 using your secure account login. Your test report is released immediately once testing is complete.
Yes, your results are 100% confidential. No one will be able to access your account or your results unless you give them your confidential account login. You can change the password to your account at any time. Please remember to safeguard your login information and not share it with anyone.
Once testing is complete, results are released immediately to your secure online portal where you may view, download or share your results with your physician or healthcare provider.
