DNAblue Personal Genetic Traits

This DNA swab test analyses 25 genetic markers linked to traits such as food intolerances, weight gain, vitamin needs and stress response, with a nutrition and lifestyle guide based on the results. It suits people wanting broad lifestyle-related genetic insight rather than a specific diagnosis.

At-home test
Doctor reviewed

Sample: Swab
Collection: At-home swab sample by post
Results in: 30 days
Biomarkers: 25
Doctor reviewed: Yes

Compare Health Test Score 25-marker lifestyle DNA test, near the category median

£162.25

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Test specifications

Provider: Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type: swab
Collection method: at-home swab sample by post
Turnaround time: 30 days
Biomarkers tested: 25
At-home test: Yes
Doctor reviewed: Yes
Gender focus: Both

About this test

This is a DNA-based traits test, taken with a cheek swab, that reports on 25 genetic markers the provider links to traits including lactose and gluten intolerance, digestive upsets, weight gain with certain foods, vitamin and mineral needs, blood sugar balance, appetite regulation, histamine intolerance, inflammation, stress response, blood pressure, exercise type, injury risk, alcohol and caffeine metabolism, sleep and cellular ageing. Results come with a nutrition and lifestyle guide tailored to what the report finds.

At £162.25 it is priced close to the £170.25 median for the six similarly sized genetic and DNA tests we track, roughly 5% below. The provider does not list the specific genes or markers involved in its published description, only the traits they relate to, and does not describe what the report itself looks like. The sample is a simple at-home cheek swab sent by post, though results take around 30 days.

It scores well for clinical depth given the number of markers covered, and around the middle for clarity and documentation, held back by the lack of detail on the specific markers and report format. Value for money is close to average for tests of this size, and collection convenience reflects the easy at-home swab weighed against the long wait for results.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you are interested in how your genetics may relate to lifestyle factors such as diet, weight, stress and sleep, and you want a broad traits report alongside general nutrition guidance, rather than a specific diagnostic answer. Because it takes around 30 days, it does not suit anyone wanting a quick result.

We do not currently have a directly comparable traits test from another provider in our data to suggest as a cheaper or more detailed alternative.

How it works

You take a cheek swab sample at home and post it to the lab. Once it arrives, the 25 genetic markers are analysed and the results, along with a nutrition and lifestyle guide, are reviewed by a doctor before being sent back to you, typically within around 30 days.

Pros & cons

Pros

Simple at-home cheek swab, no blood sample needed.
Covers 25 genetic markers across a wide range of lifestyle-related traits.
Includes a nutrition and lifestyle guide based on your results.
Priced close to the median for similarly sized genetic tests.

Cons

Results take around 30 days, one of the longest turnarounds in this catalogue.
Provider does not list the specific genes or markers tested.
Provider does not describe what the final report looks like.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score 25-marker lifestyle DNA test, near the category median

Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

At £162.25, this swab-based test looks at 25 genetic markers covering traits such as food intolerances, weight gain, blood sugar and stress response, priced close to the £170.25 median for similarly sized genetic tests we track. It is done entirely from home but takes around 30 days for results. The provider does not publish which specific genes are tested.

Score breakdown

Clarity and documentation 7.0/10

The listing publishes a detailed description, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state the biomarkers measured, what the report looks like.
Clinical depth 8.1/10

25 biomarkers, placing it in the 68th percentile of genetic dna tests we track.
Collection convenience 7.0/10

A swab sample you take at home, no needle; results in around 30 days, slower than similar tests.
Results and follow-up 7.0/10

Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trust signals 7.5/10

Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.
Value for money 6.7/10

£162.25 against a median of £170.25 for the 6 similarly sized genetic dna tests we track (-5%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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