Apo-lipo-protein-E genes help in converting fats into cholesterol. They play key role in cognitive and heart health after a certain age.
Using simple and easy-to-use saliva swabs, the APOE genetic test checks for gene markers APOE E2, E3, and E4 that are associated with the risk of developing Alzheimer's, dementia, and cardiovascular disease.
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APOE (apo-lipo-protein E) gene is associated with inheriting an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, dementia and cardiovascular diseases. Alzheimer's is the third largest cause of death in America, after cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Everyone has two copies of APOE genes (one from each parent) as E2, E3, and E4. The E4 version is associated with degenerative diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's. It has also been shown to increase chances of atherosclerosis, a plaque responsible for artery blockage. The E2 version has been shown to increase the risk of certain rare cardiovascular diseases.
The APOE Test is an at-home genetic test that checks for APOE genotype. The test uses a saliva swab for sample collection.
The APOE gene is a major genetic risk factor for early stage neuro-de-generative disease. Studies show that people carrying the E4 allele pair have a higher prevalence of Alzheimer's disease (at 91%) and much lower mean age of onset (at 68 years of age). In contrast, for those carrying E2 pair, the rate is approximately 20% and mean age at onset around 84 years.
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You can order an easy, low-cost genetic test to assess your risk of cognitive decline without going to a doctor or lab: (1) Order a test kit online; (2) collect saliva with few swabs; (3) send the sample to our CLIA-certified labs; and (4) find out your risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in few days.
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A: Except New York and New Jersey our tests are available in all 48 states. State regulations in NY, NJ, do not allow us to ship the tests to their residents.
A: The kit for our APOE Genetic Test contains: (1) few saliva swabs, (2) instructions on how to collect the sample, and (3) a form requesting basic information including date and time of collection. The directions are straight forward and easy to follow.
A: You will receive the kit within 3-5 business days with a prepaid return envelope. After you ship the sample and it is received by our lab, you receive the results within 5-7 business days.
A: The report with your test results will be easy to understand and will have all the necessary details. It will mark your genotype for Alzheimer's and Cardiovascular diseases. It will briefly discuss what the results mean.
A: No. We do not have the capability to process the insurance claim. Insurance plans vary by individuals and may not pay for genetic testing. Please talk to your insurance provider if you have any further concerns.
A: We have partnered with CLIA-certified labs that are used by physicians across the US. These labs are regulated by the states, as well as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Majority of the tests from these labs are FDA approved to ensure they meet the proper regulatory requirements. Additionally, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requires inter-laboratory tests to ensure the ranges established by each lab do not drift or are not out of acceptable ranges. This is done by regularly testing reference samples between different labs. Finally, the labs test thousands of sample for different age groups and health conditions, and have well established reference data to compare your results against this large pool.
A: Unfortunately, no. As a lab test provider we can only test and report out data from your samples. We are not authorized to provide any medical recommendations. But we strongly encourage you to discuss the results with your doctor for next steps.
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