How Genetic Tests Work
What are Genetic Test Kits?
Fenix Genetic Test Kits are simple at-home cheek swab tests that analyze key genes involved in brain health, cognition, methylation, and nutrient metabolism. While your genes don’t determine your future, they can reveal helpful tendencies and blind spots, allowing you to make more informed, personalized health choices.
Powered by a CLIA-certified genomics partner, your results are delivered in easy-to-understand reports with practical suggestions, designed to provide usable, science-backed insights.
Simple cheek swab APOE test with personalized nutritional guidance
Simple cheek swab APOE test with pers...
Simple cheek swab MTHFR test with personalized nutritional guidance
Simple cheek swab MTHFR test with per...
One simple check swab for both APOE4 and MTHFR results
One simple check swab for both APOE4 ...
One simple check swab for detailed APOE4 and MTHFR results
One simple check swab for detailed AP...
Why Do a Genetic Test?
At Fenix, we believe personalized nutrition unlocks better brain health—because every body is unique and every brain functions differently.
Genetic testing can help you:
- Make more targeted nutrition and lifestyle choices
- Identify areas where small changes can have long-term impact
- Understand how your body may respond to nutrients and supplements
1. Register
Receive your kit and register it securely
2. Swab
Complete a quick cheek swab (no lab required)
3. Mail
Mail your sample back in the prepaid packaging
4. Results
Get your results in the portal in about 2-3 weeks
A simple at-home cheek swab that reveals your APOE genotype (ε2, ε3, ε4 status) with results in 2-3 weeks. Powered by a CLIA-certified genomics partner, this DNA test analyzes o...
A simple at-home cheek swab that reveals your MTHFR genotype and estimated MTHFR activity, one of the most researched genes linked to methylation, brain chemistry, and overall n...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your results are generated through a CLIA- and CAP-certified laboratory—two of the highest standards for clinical lab quality and accuracy. The testing and reporting process is backed by a multidisciplinary team spanning genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, clinical research, and medical data science. Just as importantly, the interpretation system is continuously refined using current, peer-reviewed scientific research and validated sources. The end goal is to provide results that are both technically reliable and translated into clear, evidence-based insights you can actually use in clinical and wellness decisions.
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Yes, your genetic information is used only to run your test and generate your personal results—it is not sold, shared for advertising, or used for unrelated research. Testing is processed by a clinical laboratory partner that operates under HIPAA and GDPR privacy standards. Your data is protected using multi-level encryption and data separation (your personal details are stored separately from your genetic data) to reduce risk even further. Genetic information is stored in an anonymized genome database, meaning it is not kept in a way that directly identifies you. Results are shared only with you (and your provider if you request it).
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No. The reports are designed to be easy to understand, but they are also practitioner-friendly if you choose to share the results with your doctor.
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Yes. You can unlock additional genetic reports anytime using the same test kit. No need to swab twice, just unlock the additional reports after your results are in.
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Genetic labs retain unprocessed data in a fully anonymized form, without access to personal identifiers. The lab stores a copy of the data for clients to facilitate report generation and interpretation. No third parties have access unless explicitly authorized by the client.
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Yes. Upon withdrawal of consent, data is securely deleted from active systems. Some backups may take additional time to be purged, but they are removed according to our scheduled deletion processes.
It is standard practice in the genetic labs using Illumina machines in the USA to keep unprocessed data in a fully anonymized form. These labs do not have access to the system that identifies the person with their sample—all they have is an ID number. The lab retains a copy of raw genetic data for clients to support interpretation and report generation.
What is MTHFR Testing?
