Absolutely.  Often entire families will purchase a genetic test for each family member.  Understanding what our genetic results are and learning how to prevent disease is important for adults and children.

• Real-time, evidence-backed guidance: Our genetic reports are powered by an extensive manually reviewed genetic research database, with thousands of peer-reviewed studies that are also continuously updated.  This allows Docs Genetics to provide real-time, evidence-backed guidance that evolves as science advances.  Most genetic tests rely on static or outdated data. Docs Genetics tests reflect the latest science, and recommendations continue to evolve as science evolves.

• Composite Algorithms: Most companies use a method called one-SNP-one-outcome, where they take a single result and extrapolate it to mean many things.
  
  Docs Genetics uses composite algorithms to create propensity scores and recommendations for traits based on algorithms developed from 1000s of manually curated and weighted peer-reviewed studies.  In the report, propensity scores are reflected as simple to understand gauges.
  
  
• Personalized Vaccinomics: Docs Genetics offers the only pediatric test that combines your child’s unique genetic profile with known vaccine risk data. This gives parents an unprecedented ability to make informed, evidence-based decisions on vaccinating their family members.
  
  
• No other genetic testing has combined predispositions to illness with currently available vaccine affects.
  
  
• Docs Genetics is a movement towards personalizing medicine by revealing the genetic makeup of each patient and then supplying either vaccine information or lifestyle modifications to reduce disease risk.
  
  
• High Quality Genetic Results. Docs Genetics has partnered with a genetic company with a high call rate greater than 98%.  The genetic lab we use is also CLIA certified.  These quality indicators ensure the highest quality standards for our genetic tests.
  
  
• Clear, family-friendly reports.  Each test result comes in a visual, plain language format.  No jargon, no confusion. The reports also include actionable recommendations across diet, lifestyle, supplements and homeopathic therapies.
  
  
• Optional Expert Consultations.  Families can schedule affordable sessions with Genetic Coaches trained to discuss genetic results with you.  These sessions translate insights into personalized care plans.
  
  
• Live-Updating Reports.  Our reports automatically update when new science becomes available, providing families with the most current recommendations without having to retest. Static reports age quickly. We deliver life-long value with dynamic updates.
  
  
• Full Vertical Integration. Docs Genetics has partnered with a genetic lab that operates their own lab, sequencing, fulfillment, R&D, and customer support.  This provides complete control over quality, faster turnaround, and better pricing.
  
  
• Modular Test Architecture.  All tests are based on a unified platform. Families can easily add future tests like autism, methylation or vaccine insights without requiring a new sample.
  
  
• Ethical, Private, and Parent Controlled.  Families own their data.  We never sell or share information. All services are HIPPA compliant and protected by enterprise-grade security.

All genetic data is stored on secure U.S.-based servers using encrypted cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services).

We use AES-256 encryption for stored data and TLS encryption for data in transit. This means your data is protected both when it’s saved and when it’s being transferred.

AES-256 is the strongest and most secure variant of the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), a symmetric block cipher used globally to protect sensitive data. The "256" refers to the length of the encryption key—256 bits, which makes it nearly impenetrable to brute-force attacks with current technology.

With 2^256 possible key combinations, it would take billions of years for even the most powerful supercomputers today to crack AES-256 using brute force. This renders it practically immune to this type of attack.

AES-256 offers greater protection against potential future threats, including quantum computing. The longer key size provides a larger security margin for data that must remain confidential for decades.

AES-256 is used anywhere the highest level of data protection is required, including: 

• Cloud storage services like Google, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
  
  
• Secure communications protocols such as TLS (Transport Layer Security) for HTTPS websites and VPNs.
  
  
• Full-disk encryption on operating systems, including BitLocker for Windows and FileVault for macOS.
  
  
• Securing messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal for end-to-end encryption.
  
  
• Government, military and financial institutions for safeguarding top-secret and sensitive information.

Our systems use secure authentication (OAuth 2.0, API keys) and role-based permissions so only authorized users can see specific data. We also maintain audit logs to track every access and change.

OAuth and API keys are both mechanisms for controlling access to an API, but they are used for different purposes and have distinct levels of security and complexity. 

No. We rely on validated scientific methods and peer-reviewed research to generate reports. Your results are based on proven science, not artificial intelligence guesses.

Yes. All backups are encrypted with the same AES-256 standard as live data. Backups are stored in separate, secure U.S. locations to protect against data loss. They are automatically rotated and purged on schedule.

Docs Genetics securely stores a copy of the DNA data to generate reports for you and provide updates as new research is incorporated into the reports.

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide your services or meet legal requirements. If you withdraw consent, your data is deleted from active systems and removed from backups on a scheduled basis.

Only Docs Genetics, your healthcare provider, and our accredited lab partners. We never sell your data or share it with outside companies without your consent.

Your genetic results are confidential and will be maintained at Docs Genetics. It is Docs Genetics policy to not share these results with anyone but you.  We do suggest that you review the results with your local health care provider.  We further suggest that if you review the results with your local healthcare provider, that you direct them regarding which data they document in your medical record.  

For those families that choose to have an in-person consultation at Docs Outside The Box in St. Petersburg, Florida, we will only document that genetic test results were reviewed.  Docs Outside The Box will also not document specific genetic results in your medical record, only that the results were reviewed.

Yes. You can request deletion through your provider at any time. The Docs Genetics platform follows HIPAA and GDPR standards to make sure your request is handled securely and promptly.

No. Your data and reports are never shared with insurers or employers.

You can request that all your data be returned to you or permanently deleted. We will securely remove your information from our systems as part of our off-boarding process.

No. Your genetic data is never sold, rented, or shared with advertisers.

Docs Genetics has established the policy that the personal genetic data in our database is owned by the individual families who purchased the test kits. The agreement of genetic data ownership will remain in place in the event of a sale. Your data remains protected under applicable privacy laws.

Yes. All genetic testing is performed in CLIA-certified laboratories, which ensures the highest standards for accuracy and reliability.

CLIA certification means the lab meets U.S. federal standards for quality, accuracy, and reliability in laboratory testing. This includes rigorous quality control and regular inspections.

A CLIA-certified lab is a clinical laboratory that has met and is regulated by the federal quality standards set by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). CLIA's objective is to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of patient test results, regardless of where the test was performed.

Benefits of CLIA certification:

• Ensures quality and patient safety.  Standardized procedures and quality control measures help ensure test results are accurate and reliable, which is critical fr diagnosis and treatment decisions.
  
  
• Provides credibility: The certification demonstrates a laboratory's commitment to quality and regulatory compliance.
  
  
• Avoids legal penalties: Compliance with CLIA regulations helps laboratories avoid legal action.

Our partner labs have a call rate greater than 98%, meaning nearly all markers are accurately identified. All tests undergo multiple quality-control checks before results are released.

In the context of a lab, the term "call rate" primarily refers to the proportion of successful or interpretable results obtained from a particular test or analysis compared to the total number of samples or genetic markers examined. It is a key metric used to assess the quality and reliability of laboratory data, especially in areas like genetics and genomics.

Factors influencing call rate:

• Sample quality and quantity: Low-quality or insufficient amounts of DNA can lead to poor test results and a low call rate.
  
  
• Assay design and validation: If an assay (the method used to detect and analyze a specific genetic variant) is poorly designed or not adequately validated, it can result in unreliable data and a low call rate.
  
  
• Sequencing depth: In sequencing, a low depth of coverage can lead to unreliable base calls and a high call rate that doesn't reflect actual data quality.
  
  
• Laboratory techniques and procedures: Poor laboratory practices or errors during sample processing can negatively affect the call rate.
  
  
• Genotype calling algorithms: The algorithms used to interpret raw data and assign genotypes can vary in their accuracy and efficiency, influencing the call rate. 
  
  

Importance of call rate

• Data quality assessment: Call rate serves as a vital quality control metric, helping to identify problematic samples, assays, or procedures that might yield unreliable or inaccurate data.
  
  
• Downstream analysis: In genotyping, a low call rate can affect the power to detect significant relationships between genetic markers and traits, according to Wiley Online Library.
  
  
• Research validity: Ensuring a high call rate is essential for generating reliable and reproducible research results.

In the context of genetic analysis, a good call rate is typically 95% or higher, and even higher (99%+) for well-defined genomes like humans. This high rate is crucial for ensuring the reliability and validity of genetic data, especially in genotyping and whole-genome sequencing.

No. Labs only see your sample with an ID number. They cannot link it back to you personally.

No. Genetic Samples are analyzed in a US Lab.

Most results are available within 3-5 weeks after the lab receives the sample. In rare cases (such as during peak seasons or international shipping delays), it may take slightly longer.

No. PCR is a method used for detecting the presence of a specific pathogen (like COVID-19). Our testing is not diagnostic PCR — instead, we analyze your DNA to look at genetic variations (SNPs) that influence health, nutrition, and wellness.

We use Illumina microarray technology, the same platform trusted by leading genetic research institutions. This allows us to accurately test hundreds of thousands of markers across your genome.

Illumina microarray technology uses silica microbeads, also known as BeadArray technology, to perform high-throughput genetic analysis. This technology, centered on the Infinium Assay, allows for the simultaneous detection of hundreds of thousands to millions of genetic markers (such as single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs) in a single sample.

Results are typically available 6 weeks from the day you mail the sample back to us. You will be notified by email when your family member’s results are ready to view in the portal. You will click on the link in the e-mail to get access to your portal results.

The genetic database has been established with the highest security possible.  You will create one portal account per family member who purchases a genetic test kit. Two-factor authentication is also available per portal account to protect the data.

If you only have one email address, however you have purchased multiple test kits, you may create multiple portal accounts with the same email address by following the below pattern:

For example, your email is susansmith@gmail.com.

You may create one portal account with the email address and a password of your choosing.  You may also create a second or third portal account using the same email: 

Susansmith+childname1@gmail.com or susansmith+thomas@gmail.com

Susansmith+childname2@gmail.com or susansmith+lisa@gmail.com

If you need assistance, contact our support team at info@docsgenetics.com.

We estimate your results will be available approximately 6 weeks from the day you mail the sample back to the genetic company for testing. Once the results are available, you will receive an email notifying you that the results are available. The email will come from Docs Genetics. 

You may also keep an eye out for the results by logging into your portal and looking for the results. Please check your spam/junk folder. If you still don’t see the results and it has been over 6 weeks since you mailed the sample back to us, please contact our customer support team by emailing info@docsgenetics.com.

You will need an email to create a portal account, register your test kit and receive the results. Unfortunately, you must have an email address to complete these important tasks.  If you do not have an email address, you may obtain one for free at google.com.

Upon purchasing a test kit, you will have to register the kits before you mail the sample to us.  Please make note of the username and password that you have selected. Once you receive an email notice that your results are available, you will use the same username and password to log into the portal.  If you have forgotten the password, please go to our portal login and use the "Forgot Password" feature on the login page to reset your credentials. If you need further assistance, reach out to our support team. You may access the portal at the following address: https://docsgenetics.com/pages/results-portal.

Docs Genetics has created clear, concise reports that provide suggestions for lifestyle, supplementation and homeopathy based upon your genetic results.  If for any reason you find the results confusing or you need clarity, we suggest you consult with your local healthcare professional. You may also consider scheduling a consultation with a Docs Genetics Coach. Please go to our consultation page HERE.

Docs Genetics has created the portal so that it is user friendly for our families.  We believe that you should be able to read through the portal and learn about your family member’s genetic inclinations so you may easily develop a support plan or develop a custom vaccine schedule.

If you find that you still have questions, we suggest that you review the findings with your local health care provider.  Another option is to consider scheduling a 30-minute coaching session with a Docs Genetics Coach.  You may schedule this appointment HERE.

The results of your family member’s genetic results are just that, genetic results. Not all genes will be expressed and result in disease. The main goal of Docs Genetics is to give you the information you need so that you may live the cleanest life possible and hopefully not express any genetic inclinations.


If you have concerns, please speak with your local healthcare provider or a Docs Genetics Coach to review the results and determine next steps. You may schedule this appointment HERE.

The laws that govern each state are different.  Also, the rules governing each school, university, or college also vary.  For example, the state of Connecticut allows genetic testing to justify medical exemptions, however others may not.  Additionally, the laws are changing and leaning more towards supporting families’ desires to create custom vaccine schedules.

With such variability across the country, we cannot guarantee that your state or school admission process will accept genetic testing to guarantee an exemption; however, we can’t think of a better justification – your family member’s genetic makeup. We believe there is no stronger justification.

We offer an interactive worksheet and flow chart to help you develop a personalized vaccine schedule based upon the results of your family member’s genetic makeup. You may access the worksheet and flow chart HERE.

If you are still struggling, we offer affordable coaching sessions with a Docs Genetic Coach to help you develop a life plan or a custom vaccine plan based upon your family member’s genetic results.  You may schedule this appointment HERE.

Yes, each year Docs Genetics will add any new vaccines or boosters to the vaccine data base.  You will know the database has been changed, because on your vaccine report will be a red button to update the report.

Docs Genetics has created a Core Remedy Pack – pre and post vaccine support.  The core remedy pack is designed to help prepare you or your family member’s system and assist with recovery while vaccinating. The pack includes homeopathic and nutritional formulas that support detoxification, immune balance, and inflammation support.  These therapies are homeopathic and have no taste.  You may place drops of the therapy in their bath water or in their drink.  The therapies are tasteless. 

In addition to the Core Remedy Pack, we also offer individualized homeopathic therapies to support the weak body systems of your family member as identified in the genetic testing.  For example, if the genetic results identify that your family member has a genetically weak immune system, we offer homeopathic therapies to support the immune system.  Docs Genetics has created a worksheet to help you determine which homeopathic support remedies will be best for your family members in addition to the Core Remedy Pack.  

You may access the worksheet to help you determine which therapies will be best for your family HERE. You may also find the homeopathic options HERE.

No, we do not offer discounts for multiple kits purchased. It is our mission to make these kits available to as many families as possible, so we priced them as affordable as possible. We offer comprehensive, high quality genetic testing at the most affordable rate we have found.

Yes, we offer a 10% discount on supplements and or homeopathic therapies when you sign up for the newsletter or download the Vaccine Safety Checklist on the main page of the web site.  You may download the Vaccine Safety Checklist HERE or you may sign up for the newsletter HERE.

Both HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) and FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts) allow pre-tax contributions for qualified medical expenses, but they differ in eligibility, ownership, contribution limits, and fund rollovers.  In general, genetic testing, supplements and homeopathic therapies should be qualifying expenses.  FSA accounts are employer provided, and the qualifying expenses are defined by the employer. We suggest you contact the administrator of your plan for clarification.

Often receipts are required to show proof of purchase so do not forget to save your receipts!

Healthcare Spending Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow you to save for out-of-pocket health care expenditures or use tax deferred savings to pay for health care expenditures.  Genetic testing is a qualifying healthcare expenditure under both accounts so, yes, you should be able to use HSA or FSA accounts to purchase genetic testing. FSA accounts are employer defined so there is variability in qualifying tests. We recommend that you contact your employer for clarity.

We expect Docs Genetics to be approved to process HSA and FSA cards by October 1, 2025.  Until we receive approval from our merchant account, you may pay for the tests with a different account and then submit the receipt for reimbursement with your HSA or FSA provider.

Typically, supplements and homeopathic kits are HSA and FSA eligible, however, coverage can vary by plan. Check with your HSA or FSA administrator for the specifics in your plan to ensure the plan covers these expenses.