Color: Genetic Test for Common Cancers, Heart Conditions, and Medication Responses, Plus Genetic Counseling and Ancestry (Unavailable in NY State)

I'd procrastinated on taking the test for a year. My doctor had recommended the BRCA to me, based on the fact that my maternal grandmother died in her mid-30s of breast cancer. I'm in my mid-30s now. I also don't know a lot about my family's history for a variety of reasons. So it made sense to have my DNA looked at and to have some understanding of my risk. I waited a year because it was scary, sure. But also because of the cost. Because I didn't have two family members (that I was aware of) with breast cancer, insurance wouldn't cover it. My doctor recommended a blood test that was going to run me $300. So I gave myself a few reasons to avoid it. Then one day, Amazon suggested to me to get the Color BRCA test. At $100 I really couldn't sneeze at the price. Then I got $100 gift certificate to Amazon for Christmas. My excuses were gone. It was time to do the scary thing.Color made the whole process so easy to understand and it really helped put me at ease. I'm not sure I'll ever be as chill as the lady from the video, spitting into a tube for a cancer test like it's no big deal, but it made things approachable in a calm and informative way. Like other reviewers, I had my results back a week earlier than expected. My biggest worry was that they would send me an email and there I'd be at the grocery store or work when - bam. I'd just have it pop up in my face unavoidably. Color addresses this nicely. I got an email saying my results were ready. Once I logged in to the site, there was another video explaining this next part and revisiting some of what had already been covered. They made it very clear that Color is not a cancer diagnosis. It is information to take to your doctor to make informed decisions. After the video and some reading, Color has you check a box, saying you're in a private place. They make sure you're ready.I was fortunate and did not have the mutation; the result most people get. If I had, Color had sent the results to my doctor already so we could have started discussing my next steps right away. I felt prepared. I still was nervous, but not because of anything Color said or did. I still have to keep an eye out for problems, given my family history, but at least I'm armed with a bit more information. As the technology evolves, I might look into other testing to see what else my DNA can tell me.My well wishes for all who pursue knowing their BRCA results. It's scary but hopefully taking advantage of this or any other kind of early detection can help you lead a long and healthy life.

This is a great genetic test for the money. I am a physician so I ordered it for myself. The fact that you get the BRCA1 and 2 SEQUENCED and not just a look for "certain mutations" was the biggest plus. For this price you can't go wrong. It is worth the money. WAY less expensive than getting the BRCA1 and 2 even with insurance (and it takes FOREVER to do that and you have to get a prior authorization and see a genetics councilor of which there are way too few in the world). I am very happy to have found this and recommend it to my patients. The other tests are just a bonus as far as I am concerned. Most of them look for known mutations and are not gene sequencing. Remember though, you are opening Pandora's box with this one... if you find something positive it might scare the pants off you, so be ready for that possibility. That is why a doctor has to "order" it for you. Though the company provides this to you if you do not have a doctor willing to do it for you. It is very easy for your doctor to sign up to prescribe it though... I did it. Took a few minutes. The company then sends you an email to invite you to do the test on behalf of your doctor's order. You then just enter the code from your test box that you got thru amazon and it works perfectly. You can keep it out of your medical record if you go thru the company's doctor though... so that might be a consideration for some people. Remember if it gets into your medical record it would jeopardize applying for insurance in the future. Any type of insurance: Life, disability, health... you name it. Take care!

I just received my results 4 days ago, it’s been a scary roller coaster but this test was the most important thing I’ve ever done in my life! I tested positive for a mutation on my MSH6 gene. The genetic counselor was amazing in helping me understand my results and how to proceed with them. She explained that because of my mutation I have a condition called Lynch Syndrome. This syndrome makes my chances of getting various cancers raise to as much as 80% and it can strike at very young ages. One of those is colon cancer, which my mother passed away from at 59. I have 4 children and they have a 50% chance of inheriting the mutation. Color is amazing and they offer $50 testing for all of your adult 1st degree relatives if you test positive. I have 2 above 18 that can test now and 2 below 18. My Father, brother and sister who is already a cancer survivor since the age of 46, can also get tested at this price. Their test results will tell us if their children need testing. This test most likely saved multiple lives in my family. I am already scheduled at a top cancer hospital near me to meet with genetic counselors and an oncologist who specializes in Lynch Syndrome. I have a lot of screenings ahead of me and most likely preventative surgeries. I’m going to do everything I can to stay alive and that wouldn’t have been possible without this test. If you’re on the fence about doing it because of the price, just do it $250 or less on sale is nothing to pay to save your life.