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What is an Epigenetic Test?

Epigenetic Biological Age

Learn more about how you’re aging at a cellular level. Designed by scientists from the world’s leading research universities for those who want to learn more about how they are aging at the cellular level.

Collection method - Saliva

All epigenetic analysis starts with the collection of DNA samples. Collect reliable samples with our saliva collection kit.


Description

This test looks at thousands of epigenetic markers along your DNA to estimate your biological age. 

What is an Epigenetic Test?

Your biological age is an estimate of how your body is aging on the inside, as opposed to your chronological age – the number of times you have travelled around the Sun.

Epigenetic biological age changes the way we think about our DNA and gives us a holistic window into how our cells are aging. By testing over time, you can track how your life choices may impact the result of your biological age test. 

Testing Requirements

Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum for at least  30 minutes before collecting your saliva sample.

Return Timelines

It is imperative that you conduct the test and return it to the
laboratory within 6 months from the date of purchase. Non-compliance with
this condition will deem the test and its components expired, and non-
refundable. The same applies, if the laboratory cannot access or process the
sample due to a verifiable Customer error. 

What’s included?

  • Saliva collection kit
  • Instructions for use
  • Pre-paid return label
  • Receive your results in 4 to 6 weeks
  • Access to your own online dashboard

How long does it take to get the results?

You will receive an email from us within 4 to 6 weeks of your sample being received by the lab, with a link to view your test results on our secure dashboard once your results are ready.

Are specimen samples processed through accredited laboratories?

Yes, all specimen samples are processed through accredited laboratories that maintain CLIA and CAP accreditation. 

When should I collect and return my sample?

We advise that you do not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum for at least 30 minutes before collecting your saliva sample. Each of our test kits includes a a return bag with a prepaid delivery label to return your sample. Take the return bag to the nearest UPS drop-off location. Find a convenient UPS drop-off point at ups.com/dropoff