Genetrace DNA Alcohol Intolerance Test
$148.99$169.99
Does your face turn red when you drink? Do you experience severe hangovers from just one drink? If so, you might be alcohol intolerant. Discover your risk of alcohol intolerance with this DNA test.
- Free shipping both ways
- Easy-to-use cheek swabs
- AABB, ISO17025 & CLIA accredited lab
Product Description
How It Works
| STEP 1: Purchase Your Kit | STEP 2: Collect DNA Samples | STEP 3: Mail Samples to Lab | STEP 4: Receive Your Results |
|---|---|---|---|
Your kit will be delivered to your doorstep within days with free nationwide shipping. |
Collect painless mouth swab samples at home with the included materials. |
Mail the samples to the lab using the prepaid shipping envelope. |
Get your results online within 1-2 business days after testing begins. |
Most of the alcohol that enters our bodies are broken down using a two-step process. First, ethanol is converted to acetaldehyde by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH). Acetaldehyde is a toxic chemical that can damage our bodies. However, it is usually short-lived, because a second enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) immediately converts acetaldehyde to acetate. Acetate is further metabolized to generate carbon dioxide and water.
Individuals who are at risk of alcohol intolerant carry genetic variants influencing the activity of ADH and ALDH, which leads to an accumulation of acetaldehyde. Symptoms of alcohol intolerance will often appear immediately after consuming even a small quantity of alcohol.
This test detects genetic variants involved in the accumulation of acetaldehyde a toxic product generated during alcohol metabolism.
Variants in ADH1B and ADH1C genes
ADH genes give instructions to make the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, which converts ethanol to acetaldehyde. The variants are associated with increase enzyme activity leading to higher levels of acetaldehyde.
Variants in the ALDH2 gene
This gene gives instructions to make the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase, which converts acetaldehyde to acetate. Variant tested here decreases the activity of ALDH, slowing down the removal of acetaldehyde.
People who are alcohol intolerant will develop symptoms immediately following the consumption of even a small amount of alcohol. Immediate symptoms of alcohol intolerance include:
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Facial flushing
Nausea
Dizziness
Headaches
Increased heart rate
Insomnia
Severe hangovers
Fatigue and weakness
Digestive issues
Asthma and wheezing
Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about this test.
Are my results confidential?
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.
How long does the test take?
Testing begins immediately the day that your samples arrive at the laboratory. 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.
Would eating or drinking before collecting my DNA affect my results?
Drinking or eating will not change the results in any way. The reason that you are not supposed to drink or have anything in the mouth for an extended period prior to collection is to ensure that we have enough buccal cells to complete the test. If there are not enough cells to complete the test, then the results will not be released and a recollection will be required.
How do I ship my samples back to the laboratory?
Once you have finished your sample collection, place the collection kit box into the prepaid plastic USPS envelope included with the kit, then mail your samples to the laboratory via your mailbox or a local USPS drop box. If you wish to monitor the status of your shipment, remember to record the tracking number on the shipping label. You can track the status of your shipment using your tracking number on the USPS website.
Do I have to use the return envelope to send my kits back?
No. You can send the kits back to the laboratory using any shipping method of your choosing. Please be advised that if you do not use the included prepaid return mailer to ship your samples, it is your responsibility to ensure that your samples arrive at the laboratory. We will not be able to provide assistance for shipments that do not use our prepaid return mailer.
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