CRI Genetics Review
Why We Like Them
CRI Genetics is a DNA testing service, paving the way in genetic research to help patients gain deeper insight into their inherited chronic health conditions, ancestral DNA, and overall wellness. The company also understands that few health conditions are ‘written in stone’, so it also offers general advice on how to prevent inherited issues with lifestyle changes and preventative healthcare.
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CRI Genetics Company Overview
CRI Genetics helps unlock the mysteries behind customer’s DNA information and family history. The company tests raw DNA material for a long list of ancestry and health markers. Clients get a detailed report that’s easy to read and understand and actionable information on making better lifestyle choices.
The company also completes scientific research to advance preventative medical care as well as gain deeper insight into genetic predispositions and inherited chronic conditions.
Is CRI Genetics Right For You?
This company’s services are right for you if you need detailed information about your family tree, family line, or other family members. CRI Genetics's DNA, health, and ancestry testing are also right for you if you need any of the following reports:
Advanced ancestry analysis
Haplo report
Bitter taste report
Drowsiness after eating report
Food cravings report
Insulin resistance report
Lactose intolerance report
Long-term weight control report
Triglyceride level report
This company also guarantees an eight-week turnaround time (not currently offered by most DNA and ancestry testing companies). While the average turnaround time is longer than the ones provided by other DNA testing companies, such as 23andMe and MyHeritage, the guarantee is what helps CRI Genetics stand out from the pack.
Is CRI Genetics Credible?
CRI Genetics’s chief scientific officer is Alexei Fedorov Ph.D.
Dr. Federov has studied DNA for over 35 years and was an apprentice to Nobel Prize winner Walter Gilbert. He uses a patented DNA analysis algorithm, and his goal for his entire career has been to advance human genome technology and our understanding of it.
Ancestry reports and BioGeographical Ancestry estimation are more than 90% accurate.
The company uses secure data encryption to ensure your DNA sample and data stays secure. Your sample is not connected to your name after it arrives in the lab (only a serial number).
CRI Genetics takes data privacy seriously. The company understands that all DNA data is the property of the customer (not the lab), and all data is treated appropriately. Customers can download their data and ask that all data and samples in the possession of the lab be deleted and destroyed. No data is shared without the customer’s explicit consent.
The company is registered with the FDA.
Healthcare Conditions Treated by CRI Genetics
CRI Genetics doesn’t treat conditions, but this DNA analysis company can offer insight into your genetic predispositions and ancestry.
Two different reports are available, the ancestry report and the ancestry plus health report.
The ancestry report includes the following:
Dual biogeographical ancestry reports
Detailed percentage breakdown of heritage
Ancestry timeline report
The ancestry plus health report includes the following:
Caffeine metabolism and consumption report
Milk digestion report
Bitter taste report
Umami taste report
Fat storage report
Overall BMI report
Alcohol flush report
Triglyceride levels report
Earwax report
Body odor report
Food cravings report
Drowsy after eating report
Asparagus smell report
Smell floral report
Sun sensitivity report
Red hair color report
Hair thickness report
Basic eye color report
Genetic weight loss blueprint
DNA-based recipe guide
Coming soon: food allergy reports
Coming soon: DNA-based vitamin recommendations
How CRI Genetics Works
It’s easy to get information about your heritage and DNA through this platform. In fact, it takes just three easy steps:
Order your Ancestry or Ancestry + Health report
Order your DNA test kit through CRI Genetics’s website, and get your testing kit within one week of your order.
Send in your sample
Once you get your DNA test in the mail, simply take your saliva swab sample and ship it back to CRI Genetics’s lab with the prepaid packaging.
Get your results
Your test results are guaranteed within eight weeks of receiving your sample (though results can be available in as early as six weeks). Simply log into your account and explore your results.
CRI Genetics Does NOT treat Some Conditions
CRI genetics simply offers genetic data regarding your predispositions to conditions, so the company doesn’t diagnose specific conditions.
Just because your report states that you are at a higher predisposition for certain conditions doesn’t mean you’ll actually develop these conditions, as lifestyle factors can weigh heavily when it comes to developing many chronic issues.
Pricing: How Much Does CRI Genetics Cost?
CRI Genetics offers two different types of reports, ancestry, and ancestry plus health test. The ancestry report offers three reports, and ancestry plus health offers the three ancestry reports plus more than 20 health-based reports (including ear wax, triglycerides, and umami taste reports). The cost of the ancestry and ancestry plus health reports are:
Ancestry Reports: $99
Ancestry+Health Reports: $199
Ancestry Report
Dual biogeographical ancestry reports
Detailed percentage breakdown of heritage
Ancestry timeline report
Ancestry + Health Report
Caffeine metabolism and consumption report
Milk digestion report
Bitter taste report
Umami taste report
Fat storage report
Overall BMI report
Alcohol flush report
Triglyceride levels report
Earwax report
Body odor report
Food cravings report
Drowsy after eating report
Asparagus smell report
Smell floral report
Sun sensitivity report
Red hair color report
Hair thickness report
Basic eye color report
Genetic weight loss blueprint
DNA-based recipe guide
Coming soon: food allergy reports
Coming soon: DNA-based vitamin recommendations
Payments can be made online by credit card or debit card.
What Do We Think About CRI Genetics?
We’re pretty impressed with the eight-week turnaround guarantee offered by CRI Genetics, as this is one of the only genetic testing companies to offer this benefit. We love the detailed reports, the algorithm that uses 642,824 hand-chosen genetic markers, and the in-depth ancestry test.
CRI Genetics is also a good value, as its prices are comparable to those of its competitors.