What happens to my DNA data?
Our lab utilizes it to create the result of the test you requested; that’s it. We value our own privacy and put the same value on the privacy of others. The data is stored in accordance with HIPAA requirements and will never be re-sold.
How long will my test take to arrive?
DNA test kits are usually shipped within 48 business hours of receiving the order. Once you have returned the completed kit, results usually take about 3 weeks to process and deliver our report back to you electronically.
If your DNA has already been sequenced in a manner that contains sufficient information (23andMe or Ancestry including their optional Health factors), then the results are usually delivered within 48 business hours following your submission of the digital data. We provide step-by-step instructions and you might be surprised with how easy it is to download and upload a file.
Will these tests reveal a long-lost relative or my family heritage?
No. The information we provide is designed to help you understand your own body, not your family tree.
Who is Lemond Nutrition?
Lemond Nutrition is a small, family-owned business based in the Dallas, Texas area and provides evidence-based, medical nutrition counseling services. We started over ten years with a single registered dietitian nutritionist and have since grown to over 20 employees thanks to our hard-working and creative staff.
What else are you trying to sell me?
Nothing. We believe everyone needs to have access to their body’s unique and wonderful design and we will not be using or selling your contact information for the purpose of marketing additional products.
What is the difference between the more and less expensive versions of your product? / What does “compatible DNA” mean?
The more expensive version ($299.99) includes the test kit used to collect a DNA sample. Upon receipt of your sample, the lab will then sequence your DNA and our report will be based upon the submitted sample of your DNA.
The less expensive version ($199.99) requires you to login and download a file containing information on your DNA that has already been sequenced by a lab and contains enough information to be compatible with the traits we test.
You will then upload this file onto our secure portal and the information contained within the file will be used to generate your results. A list of the compatible tests is provided below:
- 23andMe Health + Ancestry (must include health traits)
- Ancestry.com with Traits
- Myheritage.com with an active subscription
Will my results change if I take your DNA test again?
No, there is no need to retake a DNA test. The sequence (letters) of your DNA will never change.
Is this product safe for all ages?
Yes, our test kit is non-invasive and safe for anyone to perform. If you can produce sufficient, clean saliva, then your DNA can be sequenced.
Can I use my HSA or FSA account? (Healthcare Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account)
Likely – Our product testing is limited to health factors only and is considered to be a health service. An IRS ruling in 2019 as described in Section 213(d)(1)(a) appears to allow for DNA testing to be reimbursable so long as the test is sent to a lab and used to prevent potential health issues identified through DNA testing.
Please consult with your benefits provider or your CPA for a definitive answer.