MyHealthChecked Genetic & DNA

Intolerances & Sensitivities DNA Test

A DNA cheek-swab test screening six genetic markers linked to lactose, gluten, caffeine, alcohol and sodium sensitivity, with personalised nutrition recommendations. Suits anyone curious about a genetic tendency behind digestive or sensitivity symptoms.

  • At-home test
Sample
Swab
Collection
At-home cheek swab, posted to the lab
Results in
28 days
Biomarkers
6
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • Gluten Intolerance
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Alcohol metabolism
  • Caffeine and anxiety levels
  • Caffeine sensitivity
  • Sodium sensitivity

Test specifications

Provider
MyHealthChecked
Sample type
swab
Collection method
at-home cheek swab, posted to the lab
Turnaround time
28 days
Biomarkers tested
6
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

6 biomarkers as listed by MyHealthChecked.

Diet & Nutrition

  • Gluten Intolerance
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Alcohol metabolism
  • Caffeine and anxiety levels
  • Caffeine sensitivity
  • Sodium sensitivity

About this test

This test uses a cheek swab to screen six genetic markers linked to lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, caffeine sensitivity, alcohol metabolism, sodium sensitivity, and a genetic link between caffeine and anxiety. Rather than testing a food reaction directly, it looks at whether you carry gene variants associated with each of these areas, alongside personalised nutrition recommendations.

Against a median price of £84 for similarly sized genetic tests we track, this £54 test is 36% cheaper. Its six markers place it in the lower range for depth among the wider set of genetic and DNA tests we track, which often screen more genetic areas.

The value for money score is strong given how far below the comparable median this sits, but the clinical depth score is more modest, reflecting a smaller marker count than many genetic tests. Results and follow-up scores low, because results are not reviewed by a doctor, and collection convenience is held back by the roughly 28-day turnaround for a swab-based test.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone who wants a lower-cost first look at a genetic tendency behind digestive symptoms such as bloating or discomfort around specific foods, and who is comfortable waiting around 28 days for results without a doctor review. It does not test a food reaction directly, so it will not tell you whether you currently have an intolerance, only whether you carry a related genetic variant.

How it works

You take a cheek swab sample at home and post it to MyHealthChecked's UK laboratory. Results are ready within 28 days and come with personalised nutrition recommendations; the listing does not include a doctor review as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Screens six genetic areas from lactose to sodium sensitivity in one swab
  • 36% cheaper than the £84 median for similarly sized genetic tests we track
  • Comes with personalised nutrition recommendations

Cons

  • Not reviewed by a doctor
  • Results take around 28 days, far slower than MyHealthChecked's blood tests
  • Tests a genetic tendency, not whether you currently have an intolerance

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Priced below the typical genetic test of its size
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This £54 cheek-swab test screens for genetic markers linked to lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, caffeine sensitivity, alcohol metabolism and sodium sensitivity, with personalised nutrition recommendations. It costs 36% less than the £84 median for similarly sized genetic tests we track, though results take around 28 days and are not reviewed by a doctor.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 5.8/10

    6 biomarkers, placing it in the 21st percentile of genetic dna tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 7.0/10

    A swab sample you take at home, no needle; results in around 28 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 5.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.4 from 7,844 reviews.

  • Value for money 8.3/10

    £54.00 against a median of £84.00 for the 6 similarly sized genetic dna tests we track (-36%).

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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