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FAQs

  • No test can guarantee that. myCodexa identifies your genetic predisposition, meaning your level of risk, so you can take preventive steps.

  • While myCodexa cannot cure diseases, knowing your genetic risks empowers you to work with your doctor on personalised prevention or early detection strategies, which may significantly improve outcomes.

  • Yes. If your report identifies inherited risks or carrier conditions, this may be relevant for your children, siblings, or parents. Your counsellor will guide you on whether family testing is recommended.

  • myCodexa screens both partners for inherited conditions that could impact children. If both partners carry the same condition, your counsellor guides you on preventive steps, medical options, and informed choices.

  • Yes. For accurate family planning insights, testing both partners is recommended.

  • myCodexa is powered by Karkinos Healthcare, India’s leading precision cancer care company. Our genomics laboratories are among the most advanced in the country, certified by NABL and CAP (College of American Pathologists). These labs have supported doctors and helped thousands of patients receive precision care, ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

  • Your genomic concierge will guide you through the findings, explain what they mean, and help you understand the type of specialist you may need to consult. With your doctor’s guidance, lifestyle changes, regular monitoring, or preventive treatments can often reduce your risk. Post-test genetic counselling ensures you fully understand your results, their implications for you and your family, and the possible next steps—whether that’s lifestyle adjustments, medical follow-ups, or additional testing.

  • myCodexa can identify potential cardiac risks, severe genetic conditions, or other health vulnerabilities that could impact high-endurance activities. For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, this information can provide reassurance when results show no underlying issues, or help guide preventive steps if risks are detected—allowing training and performance with greater confidence and safety.

  • myCodexa uses Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), conducted entirely in our own advanced genomics laboratory on the latest Illumina NovaSeq X machines. The sequencing and analysis are carried out by leading genetic scientists and a highly skilled bioinformatics team, who also use AI-powered tools to ensure accurate, comprehensive, and clinically relevant results.

  • None. We do a one-time 5ml blood collection at your home, and the rest of the process is done at our lab. Being well-hydrated and having a light meal beforehand is recommended for comfort, but not mandatory.

  • Blood samples provide higher quality DNA with less contamination, ensuring more accurate results.

  • A certified genetic counsellor from our team will conduct a post-test counselling session, explaining your results in detail, clarifying any findings, and discussing potential next steps. This includes guidance on sharing your report with your doctor, considering preventive measures, and whether family members should be tested.

  • Usually, no. Your DNA doesn’t change, but science does. That’s why we reanalyse your data every 6 months for 3 years to provide updated insights.

  • Not currently, but some wellness or corporate health plans may cover part of the cost.

  • You can email us at info@mycodexa.ai, call or WhatsApp us at +91 85919 68377, or visit our website www.mycodexa.ai for more information.

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