This is an independent review of my experience with Dante Labs. I purchased their Whole Genome Sequencing Test in March 2019.

I received my results in late July 2019. Below is a summary of my experience.

Sample Collection

The saliva collection kit is similar to those used by Ancestry and 23andMe. Easy to use. The prepaid DHL label made it simple to send the sample back to them.

Timeline

I had to wait two weeks before being notified that my sample had been received by their lab, then four more weeks before QC passed (quality control) and finally two more months before receiving my results.

Results

After all the waiting, I was pleasantly surprised with the results. I received a personalized report with the pathogenic variants related to cardiovascular diseases. My doctor was impressed by this report and used it to exclude some conditions from my diagnosis. While Dante Labs test is technically “for research use only” I understand that doctors use it as a tool in their work — especially rare disease specialists.

The pharmacogenomics report identified five drugs that I should avoid because of potential adverse reactions. One is a chemotherapy drug. The other four are antidepressants and cardiovascular drugs (the latter very relevant in my case).

CONS

Dante should improve communication, especially during the analysis.

PROS

Very insightful reports. Breadth of the analysis.