Frequently Asked Questions About DNA, Blood, Gut, and At-Home Tests

A DNA test from mybody®x involves four steps: You’ll receive the test kit at home within 1–3 days, collect a saliva sample, register the kit online and send it in the enclosed return envelope. Collecting the saliva sample takes 1–2 minutes. Important: Don’t eat, drink or smoke for 30 minutes beforehand. The lab analyzes your genetic variations, after which your analysis will be available as a PDF in your customer account.

A DNA test takes 15 to 25 business days to analyze from the time your saliva sample arrives at the lab. Add 1–3 days for delivery of the kit to you, plus the time it takes for your sample to reach the lab by mail. We’ll email you as soon as your sample arrives. If you also order your results as a printed analysis booklet, allow an additional 2–3 weeks for printing and shipping.

A DNA metabolism test is suitable for anyone who wants to understand why their body responds differently to nutrition, exercise or nutrients than the average person. It can be especially helpful if conventional diets haven’t worked for you, if your training progress has stalled or if you no longer want to shape your diet through trial and error. Your genes are set from birth - one test is enough for a lifetime.

No. Your genes do not change over the course of your life, so there is no point in repeating the test - a second analysis would show exactly the same results. Your report will remain available in your customer account permanently. What does change, however, is your blood values and gut microbiome. If you want to know whether your measures are working, you can complement your DNA analysis with a blood test every 3 to 6 months.

mybody®x DNA tests cost between €169 and €369, depending on the scope of the analysis. The entry-level option starts with the WeightLoss | SLIM DNA test, while the most comprehensive is the Longevity | ALL IN ONE DNA test, which combines the contents of several individual tests. The price includes the test kit, return shipping, laboratory analysis, your complete digital report, and customer support. As a CareClub member, you save 10% on every order.

All analyses are carried out in an ISO-certified specialist laboratory that regularly takes part in proficiency tests - independent quality assessments in which laboratories compare their results. Only genetic variations with well-established scientific links are analyzed. An important point to keep in mind: genetic variants indicate probabilities, not certainties. Your lifestyle has a much greater influence in most areas - and that's exactly where our recommendations come in.

Your DNA belongs to you. Your sample is submitted under a pseudonym with an identification code, so nobody at the lab knows your name. Only the genetic variations needed for the analysis you ordered are examined. Your data is encrypted and stored on European servers, and is not shared with third parties. Your saliva sample and DNA sequence are completely destroyed two months after the analysis is completed. We are fully GDPR-compliant.

You get both - but the focus is on putting the results into practice. Each finding is explained clearly and translated into concrete steps: which foods suit your genetic predisposition, which training stimuli work for you, and where your nutrient requirements are above average. Depending on the test, your report is 70 to 240 pages long. If you have questions, you can discuss them with our specialists during a free CareClub consultation.

A mybody®x gut flora test is performed using a stool sample that you collect at home. The test kit contains everything you need, including illustrated instructions and a pre-addressed return envelope. Collection takes just a few minutes and is hygienic. Then you send the sample to the laboratory with prepaid postage. There, the composition of your gut bacteria is determined - depending on the test, up to over 1,500 bacterial species.

Analysis of a gut or microbiome test takes 5 to 10 business days from the time your stool sample arrives at the laboratory. You’ll receive an email when your sample has arrived. You can then find your completed analysis as a PDF in your customer account - accessible on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. If you wish, you can also order it as a printed analysis booklet.

A gut flora test can be useful for recurring digestive complaints such as bloating, fullness, constipation, or diarrhea - as well as symptoms that aren’t immediately associated with the gut: persistent fatigue, frequent infections, restless sleep, or skin problems. It can also be helpful as a preventive measure, for example after a course of antibiotics or if you want to make targeted changes to your diet. There is a separate test for children, with results tailored to their age.

mybody®x offers four gut tests with increasing levels of analysis. The Gut Flora Status Test Basic provides an initial overview of composition, intestinal environment, and fungal colonization. The MICROBIOME Test Essential adds a detailed overview of bacteria. The MICROBIOME Test Complete is the most comprehensive option and analyzes over 1,500 bacterial species, including enterotype, FODMAP index, and inflammation indicators. The MICROBIOME Test for Children is specially designed to assess children’s gut flora.

mybody®x gut and microbiome tests cost between €119 and €189, depending on the scope of the analysis. Each includes the test kit with instructions, prepaid return shipping, laboratory analysis at a certified specialist laboratory, your detailed analysis report in the online portal, and free customer support. CareClub members receive 10% off every order.

The analysis is carried out in an ISO-certified specialist laboratory using scientifically validated methods. For a complete picture, it’s important to be aware that the composition of gut flora naturally fluctuates, and reference ranges depend on the lab and method. A single result is therefore just a snapshot. It shows its full value when compared over time—if you test again after about three months, you can see what has changed as a result of your dietary changes.

Yes—and faster than most people expect. Fiber is food for your beneficial bacteria. The first shifts in the composition can be seen after just a few days, with stable changes taking about three months. That’s exactly why your gut flora is the part of your health you can influence most directly. Your results give you specific foods that promote the bacteria you need to support.

Your results explain each finding in plain language and put it into context, including specific dietary recommendations for the coming weeks. You’re not on your own: With the free CareClub, you can discuss your results with our specialists in a 20- to 30-minute consultation. A microbiome test is not a diagnostic procedure. If you have persistent or severe symptoms, also discuss your results with your doctor.

For a mybody®x blood test, you only need a few drops of capillary blood from your fingertip. The test kit includes a lancet, a collection system, step-by-step instructions, and a prepaid return envelope. A quick prick is all it takes—no vein puncture and no appointment at a clinic. The sample stays stable for several days and is sent to the lab by regular mail, with no cold chain required. You only need to fast for nutrient and metabolic tests.

Blood test results take 3 to 5 business days from the time your sample arrives at the lab. This makes blood tests the fastest lab analysis in the mybody®x range. You’ll receive an email as soon as your sample arrives, and your results will then be available digitally in your customer account, with an explanation of each individual parameter.

mybody®x offers blood tests in four areas. Nutrients: VitalCheck Basic and Complete, with up to 15 biomarkers ranging from vitamin D3 to zinc. Hormones and prevention: Women's and Men's Wellness Check, Menopause Check, Fertility Check, Hormone Check, Body-Balance Check, and Cardio Risk Check. Intolerances and allergies: NutriCheck, AllergieCheck, and KombiCheck. Fitness: LifestyleCheck, with performance and recovery values.

A blood test can be useful if you have symptoms that are hard to pinpoint: persistent fatigue, difficulty concentrating, hair loss, frequent infections, mood swings, or a decline in athletic performance. These symptoms are nonspecific; without lab results, any search for the cause is speculation. A test can also be useful as a preventive measure, even when there is no immediate reason for concern: many changes develop gradually and can be detected early, while they are still easier to address.

mybody®x blood tests cost between €129 and €269, depending on the number of biomarkers analyzed. The price includes the capillary blood test kit with instructions, prepaid return shipping, laboratory analysis at a certified specialist laboratory, your detailed digital results, and a free consultation to discuss them. CareClub members save 10% on every order.

Yes. All samples are analyzed in a certified medical laboratory using the same methods used by doctors' offices. The difference isn't in the analysis, but in how the sample is collected and delivered: capillary blood from a fingertip instead of a venous blood draw, postal delivery instead of refrigerated transport, and no appointment. We check in advance which method is suitable for each parameter, which is why we deliberately offer only markers that can be reliably measured from capillary blood.

Every 3 to 6 months. Blood values change over the course of months; for example, it takes around three months for changes in vitamin D and ferritin levels to show up. Tracking your results over time is the only way to tell whether your measures are working.

Your results explain every unusual value clearly and show you where to start with nutrition, exercise, or targeted nutrient support. You can also take advantage of a free CareClub consultation. A mybody®x blood test is an early warning system, not a substitute for a medical examination: reference ranges depend on the laboratory, method, and age. If your results are significantly outside the expected range or you have persistent symptoms, discuss your findings with your doctor.

A home self-test gives you the result right at home, without sending a sample to a lab. You perform the test yourself and read the result on a test cassette—similar to a rapid test from a pharmacy. The difference from a lab test: a self-test checks a single value and provides an indicative result, while a laboratory analysis precisely quantifies multiple biomarkers.

Your result is ready in 5 to 10 minutes. There’s no lab processing or waiting time—you perform the test and read the result directly on the test cassette. The test kit itself will reach you within 1–3 days. That makes home self-tests the fastest way to get an initial indication.

mybody®x offers five home self-tests: the Vitamin D self-test to check your vitamin D status, the Iron Ferritin self-test to check your iron stores, the Thyroid TSH self-test to assess thyroid function, the celiac disease test for anti-transglutaminase antibodies, and the gastrointestinal health self-test for Helicobacter pylori. Four use a few drops of capillary blood; the gastrointestinal test uses a stool sample.

A home self-test is suitable if you want to quickly and easily check a specific concern, such as persistent fatigue, frequent infections, hair loss, or digestive problems. It is also suitable for regular monitoring, for example, your vitamin D levels before and after the winter months. An important note about the celiac disease test: it should be taken before switching to a gluten-free diet.

Each mybody®x home self-test costs €14.50, making them the most affordable way to get started with our range. Everything you need to perform the test is included: test cassette, lancets, buffer solution, alcohol pad, and illustrated instructions. Orders over €49 ship free to Germany and Austria, and all self-tests come with our 30-day money-back guarantee.

mybody®x at-home self-tests are over 94% accurate. They are recognized as medical self-tests and provide a reliable reference value. What they can do: reliably show whether a value is in the abnormal range. What they cannot do: replace a quantitative laboratory analysis or a medical diagnosis. If you need an exact value and an assessment over time, a laboratory blood test is the right choice.

An abnormal result is an indication, not a diagnosis - and a reason to take a closer look rather than worry. Two sensible next steps: confirm the result with a laboratory analysis, which gives you the exact value in the context of other markers. Or discuss the result with your doctor. If you get a positive result on a celiac disease or Helicobacter pylori self-test, we expressly recommend consulting a doctor.

Yes, because many changes go unnoticed for a long time. Vitamin D deficiency, for example, is widespread in Central Europe and initially only causes vague fatigue. At €14.50 per test, the effort is minimal, while the insight is concrete: you know where you stand instead of guessing. And you have a baseline to compare with later measurements.