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First Impression - 23andMe DNA Test

After my bad experience with the MyHeritage DNA test (see that blog here), I decided to try the 23andMe DNA test in spite of it being the fairly pricey option (which was my hesitation when first looking for DNA tests).  Yes I know, I should have just gone with 23andMe in the beginning - live and learn.

I saw that 23andMe was having a sale for Father's Day where the kits were $199 CDN vs $249 regularly, so placed my order on June 2nd, and received my kit on June 9th.

I excitedly opened the box, although from doing the Ancestry DNA test, I knew what to expect.



What I liked about this test, is it is returned prepaid to 23andMe here in Canada, complete with tracking (for privacy I will not be showing the tracking information)



As with the two previous tests, prior to mailing the package back to 23andMe, you are required to active your tests online.  The process was again quick and easy, although with 23andMe you are required to answer a few additional questions as there are additional reports that you will receive along with your ancestry report (i.e., carrier status, genetic health risk, traits and wellness).   You cannot skip this step as you will not get your results unless you activate your tests.

 Once mailed off, the test will take 6-8 weeks for processing once received by the lab.  I mailed off the test today (June 12).

 First impression:
As with the Ancestry DNA test, the 23andMe test took a bit longer to collect as you are required to fill the tube with your saliva.  Again, it took about 5-6 minutes to complete this.  I did like that the postage was pre-paid for returning the sample and that it was returned to a Canadian address.

I am very anxious to receive my results, and will give a full review upon receipt of the results.

* This is not a sponsored blog. All opinions are genuinely my own. Tests purchased by me *
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