If you don�t know much about your family history, genetic testing can be very helpful. Think you might be on the track for diabetes or heart disease? Knowledge is power – you could begin making changes right away that could save your life. Here are three companies that specialize in genetic testing:
Decodeme
Decodeme.com
Cost: $985
Assess your genetic risk for 29 diseases and traits, including lactose intolerance and brain aneurysm. You can also trace your ancestry.
DNA Direct
Dnadirect.com
Cost: From $175 to $3,500 for comprehensive testing for breast and ovarian cancer. Specializes in blood clotting disorders, cystic fibrosis and breast cancer. Checks for genetic traits that affect cancer and heart disease. Pre and Post-testing counseling services available.
Navigenics
Navigenics.com
Cost: $2,500 for initial report and one year membership, $250 a year for continuing membership. Service includes looking at 22 common conditions that are actionable, something that you can affect. They also offer telephone counseling and genetic counseling.