Toolbox Genomics is a data interpretation service. We take genetic data generated by a CLIA/CAPP certified lab and compare it against hundreds of genetic markers that our research team has identified as significant.
In addition to the genetic data, when you first create your account, we ask that you answer a questionnaire. Answers to these questions will help further personalize your report. It is important to note that genetics represent the potential foundation of you. However, your genetics alone do not determine everything about you. How you and your environment interact with your genes will determine whether or not your genes are being expressed (e.g. your preference for black coffee or Lemon Heads).
Toolbox Genomics uses both your genetic data and completed questionnaire to generate your Health Action Plan. We are able to generate a Health Action Plan based solely on your genetic data; however, answering the questionnaire at the beginning of your experience will generate a more customized report. If your health condition changes over time, you can always go back to your profile and update your questionnaire responses.
Once you have purchased your Toolbox Genomics Health Action Plan, you will be mailed a DNA Collection Kit. On the kit, you will find a barcode. Please go here to register your kit. You will be asked to create an account and sign a consent form related to our collection of your genetic sample, analysis of your genetic sample, and use and disclosure of your genetic data prior to registering your barcode. This is required to allow the lab to sequence your DNA and for Toolbox Genomics to generate your Health Action Plan.
We will send you a DNA Collection Kit containing instructions, 1 cheek swab, a DNA Sample Envelope and a prepaid return envelope.
To collect your DNA (directions can also be found on your collection kit):
In your Health Action Plan, you will gain genetic insight into the 5 domains of optimal health and wellness, including lifestyle, supplement, nutrition, exercise and further testing tips.
We are currently not covered by insurance providers.
Orders and payments are processed by Toolbox Genomics and the 3rd party payment app Square. We accept most major credit cards and debit cards.
The only time a new DNA test kit would need to be resubmitted is if TBG's assay has had significant changes. We will notify the practitioner when this happens.
A practitioner can order a custom raw DNA panel for a client. The raw DNA results do not contain any recommendations. For more information on how to successfully create a custom raw DNA panel please refer to our resource section and PDF tutorials in your practitioner account.
You will receive an email as soon as the lab receives your kit. For more information on how to check the status of your kit, please refer to our resource section and PDF tutorials in your practitioner account.
If a DNA sample fails we will alert you via email as soon as we are notified by the laboratory. You will then be instructed on how to resubmit a sample. For more information please contact us at info@toolboxgenomics.com.
If a DNA sample fails to arrive at the lab we will alert you via email as soon as we are notified by the laboratory. You will then be instructed on how to resubmit a sample at no additional cost to you. For more information please contact us at info@toolboxgenomics.com.
We are committed to providing you with the highest degree of personalized and actionable recommendations that are based on the most up-to-date research. Because of this, we consider certain factors like gender and ethnicity when analyzing the scientific research. Sometimes there is variability in the findings between these groups, where the study will show significance for one group and not for the other. When this happens, we will give the most applicable recommendation if possible, but won't include information for populations where the scientific evidence is not strong.
Additionally, we report on all tested genotypes within the tables of the report. However, scientific recommendations are only generated for the traits for which you have the known risk variant. This is because the recommendations are there to help guide you in potentially overcoming those specific genetic predispositions. Traits with a non-variant finding do not include recommendations, but are stated within the tables inside of the report.
Toolbox Genomics is a data interpretation service. We use genetic data from our contracted CLIA/CAPP certified labs to generate your personalized report. If you have genetic data from a difference source and would like to see if we can generate a report for you, please email us at info@toolboxgenomics.com
Once you have sent in your genetic sample (i.e., the cheek swabs), you can expect to receive your report within 6 weeks.
Unfortunately, we cannot expedite our results or reports due to quality assurance standards. For more information please contact us at info@toolboxgenomics.com.
You will be able to access your report by logging into your account and selecting My Reports. Our reports are in the form of PDFs which you can view, download, or print.
The accuracy of the raw data from our CLIA/CAPP certified lab is extremely accurate with a greater than 98% call rate.
What you decide to do with your report is up to you. Sharing your Health Action Plan can be a great way to engage others in conversation as well as explore new health and wellness tips. However, we like to remind users that your DNA information is sensitive information and others may be able to learn something about you that you did not intend them to.
Our health-focused tests are only available through practitioners. If your practitioner is not signed up with Toolbox Genomics, they can get signed up by visiting toolboxgenomics.com.
Our wellness-focused tests are available through wellness professionals or by special invitation only. Sign up for our email list to receive special updates here.
To set-up your client account, a practitioner would need to place an order for you. Once your practitioner places an order for you, you will receive an email with the subject "Setup Your Toolbox Genomics Account" which will enable you to set-up your own account as a customer/patient. If you did not receive an email, please contact us.
A SNP is also called a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism. Your DNA consists of 4 main building blocks (nucleotides), Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Guanine (G), and Cytosine (C). In certain locations within your DNA, one person may have an A, whereas another may have a G. This difference in the base pair is often called a variant. This variant is a SNP.
Epigenetics is the change in genetic expression based on your exposure to a combination of factors such as age, environment, lifestyle such as sleep and stress, and diet.
A genotype refers to the actual inherited genetic material of an individual that can influence or determine certain characteristics or traits. A phenotype is how the genotype is actually expressed, that is the observable or measurable characteristics or traits of an individual.
TBG uses FDA and scientific community guidelines to select the best research papers available. Utilizing these criteria, TBG has a grading system which allows them to distinguish between high quality research studies and low research studies. A key criteria that we use is utilizing human only studies. Because the research is conducted by healthcare practitioners, the research is subject to additional scrutiny to determine how easily consumers can utilize and implement the recommendations, what recommendations will have the largest benefit to the consumer and ways for the consumer to collaborate or partner with their healthcare provider to determine next steps for the health of their genes.
Because of our rigorous literature review process, we don’t report SNPs that don’t meet our standards for scientific evidence. We have reviewed many more SNPs and associations than are currently not included in our reports and will update what is included as higher quality literature is published.
We implement rigorous selection criteria when choosing which genes or SNPs to include in our panels. The selection and validation criteria are based upon peer-reviewed studies that show a significant association between the SNP variant and trait or condition, the magnitude of the odds ratio (OR) or hazard ratio (HR) to assess risk related to the variant, as well as the population or populations the gene and SNP variant were studied in, the population size, and replication of findings.
Unfortunately we cannot provide the actual articles to you because they are often restricted and require a fee for access. We can provide the article information that can allow you to search and find the abstract describing the results. In some cases, the articles themselves are open access and can be acquired with for free. Please contact us at info@toolboxgenomics.com if you are interested in the research.
No, we do not. A genetic carrier refers to an individual who has inherited a recessive allele that has been shown to be responsible for an autosomal recessive disease or trait. A genetic carrier only has one recessive allele so while they do not show signs or symptoms of the trait or disease, they are able to pass along the recessive gene to their child. Toolbox Genomics genetic testing is for screening purposes only to assess risk or predisposition for certain traits.
Your genetic data and report results will be stored in a database that is protected by SSL encryption. Our systems and services are protected using industry standard security measures. Your genetic data will not be shared with any third parties, except with your practitioner upon your consent. Please read more in our Privacy Policy.
No. Toolbox Genomics does not use patient samples for further research or testing. Toolbox Genomics may use your de-identified and anonymized data to help improve our algorithm and reports. Your data will not be sold or shared to or with any 3rd parties/commercial interests.
Yes. We will be happy to delete any and all of your data upon request. Please submit a written request to the address below:
Toolbox Genomics
Geneius Health LLC,
DBA Toolbox Genomics
Draper, UT 84020
Personal Information about users that is maintained on Toolbox’s systems and servers is protected using industry standard security measures. In order to secure your Personal Information, access to your data is password-protected, and sensitive data is protected by SSL encryption when it is exchanged between your web browser and the Toolbox website. Our data storage system also meets HIPAA compliance standards.