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Frequently Asked Questions about Genetic Testing
Genetic testing analyses small variations in your DNA, called Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs), which are tiny changes in your genetic code that make you unique. By examining these SNPs from a simple cheek swab, we can understand how your body responds to medicines, nutrients, and lifestyle factors, enabling personalised health recommendations.
An SNP (pronounced “snip”) is a single-letter change in your DNA sequence—the biological “alphabet” made of four letters (A, T, C, G). Think of your DNA as a book, and SNPs are like tiny spelling differences that can affect how your body functions and reacts to treatments.
We offer a variety of specialised genetic tests tailored to different health needs:
AcneTest: Tailors acne treatment to your genetic profile for clearer, healthier skin.
NutriGen: Personalised nutrition and weight management insights.
TeloTest: Measures your biological (cellular) age by analysing telomere length for anti-ageing strategies.
TrichoTest: Personalised hair and scalp treatment plans based on your DNA.
Sport Test: Optimises athletic performance by assessing genetic strengths and recovery.
No, genetic testing uses a gentle buccal (cheek) swab—no needles or blood needed. It’s quick, painless, and can be done easily at home.
You’ll receive a detailed report explaining your unique genetic makeup, including your risks for certain conditions and how you metabolise nutrients and medications. The report also includes personalised recommendations for diet, supplements, lifestyle changes, and if applicable, compounded medicines tailored just for you.
Typically, your personalised genetic report will be ready within seven weeks after your sample reaches the lab.
Your results are interpreted by clinical genetics experts and reviewed with you during a free, in-depth consultation with a specialist who will explain everything clearly and help you make informed health decisions. These in-depth follow up consultations are FREE and may last up to two hours.
Simply order your test kit online or by email, collect your DNA sample using the easy cheek swab, send it to our lab, and await your secure, personalised report. We include a free follow-up consultation to discuss your results and next steps.
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Unlock precision medicine with your DNA
Your genes, your health, your treatment
At Courier Pharmacy, we believe your DNA is as unique as you are. Your genes play a significant role in shaping your health, metabolism, and how your body responds to various treatments. By understanding your genetic profile, you and your healthcare provider can make smarter, more tailored decisions—helping you get the best results from your personalised care plan.
One patient, one solution—guided by your DNA
Genetic science is transforming medicine. Instead of “one-size-fits-all,” we now use your individual genetic data to guide which treatments, supplements, and lifestyle changes will work best for you.
Why choose Fagron Genomics through Courier Pharmacy?
- Smarter, more informed care: We use the latest clinical genetic interpretation to recommend the right active ingredients and doses for you—whether oral, topical, or injectable.
- Personalised formulas: Our team creates truly bespoke treatment plans, designed around your unique genetic needs and health goals.
- Trusted technology: Fagron Genomics’ algorithms are backed by medical device certification, ensuring accuracy, quality, and safety.
- Bespoke compounded solutions: The team at Courier Pharmacy work closely with APC labs to create a unique compounded solution tailored to your genes. The right supplement at the right strength and the correct dosage to optimise your health.
- FREE follow-up consultations: The price listed is the price you pay for the test and the in-depth follow-up consultation, which may be as long as 2 hours. While other clinics charge a hefty premium for this service, Courier Pharmacy includes this in the price you pay for the test. The only additional costs are for the compounded supplements.
Why consider genetic testing?
- Diagnose, predict, and prevent: Understand your risk for certain conditions—before problems arise.
- Tailored treatments: Find out which medicines and supplements will be most effective for you.
- Optimised dosages: Get the correct dose, minimising side effects and maximising results.
- Specialist tests: We offer custom panels for nutrition, dermatology, anti-ageing, sports performance, and more.
- Unlock the secret treasure of optimal health genetic testing from Courier Pharmacy.
NutriGen: Personalised nutrition and weight management
NutriGen analyses over 100 genetic variants linked to weight, metabolism, and dietary response.
NutriGen analyses over 100 genetic variants linked to weight, metabolism, and dietary response.
What NutriGen reveals:
- How your body handles carbs, fats, and proteins
- Flavour sensitivities and eating behaviours
- Vitamin and mineral needs
- How your genes affect exercise results
- Inflammation, detox, and hormone balance
- Food intolerances and best diet types for you
What you get:
- A detailed, easy-to-understand genetic report
- A nutrition plan matched to your DNA and lifestyle
- Personalised supplement suggestions
- A list of foods to enjoy and foods to limit (over 1,000 foods classified for easy reference)
- A FREE in-depth consultation with our specialist to go over your results ( make yourself a cup of tea, these consultations can sometimes last more than 2 hours!)
TeloTest: Your biological age and anti-ageing plan
TeloTest measures your telomere length to estimate your biological (cellular) age.
What TeloTest reveals:
- How your cells are ageing
- Personalised anti-ageing supplement and lifestyle advice
- Tailored formulas and ingredient recommendations to help slow the effects of ageing
What you get:
- A full genetic report on your telomere length and biological age
- Personalised supplement and lifestyle plan
- A FREE in-depth consultation with our specialist to go over your results ( make yourself a cup of tea, these consultations can sometimes last more than 2 hours!)
TrichoTest: Personalised hair and scalp solutions
TrichoTest utilises your DNA and health history to recommend the most suitable treatments for hair loss and scalp conditions.
What TrichoTest reveals:
- Your genetic risk for different types of hair loss
- Which medicines, supplements, and topical options are most likely to work for you
- Personalised plan including oral, topical, and mesotherapy treatments
What you get:
- A clear, actionable genetic report
- Colour-coded medication efficacy panel
- Bespoke treatment plan including the best active ingredients and delivery methods
- A FREE in-depth consultation with our specialist to go over your results ( make yourself a cup of tea, these consultations can sometimes last more than 2 hours!)
Sport Test: Maximise your athletic potential
Sport Test analyses 25 genetic variants to help you train smarter and reduce injury risk.
What Sport Test reveals:
- Your strengths in power, endurance, and recovery
- Your body’s response to different types of exercise
- Risk factors for inflammation, oxidative stress, and muscle injury
- Personalised nutrition and supplement advice for athletes
What you get:
- A comprehensive genetic report
- Actionable training, nutrition, and recovery strategies
- A FREE in-depth consultation with our specialist to go over your results ( make yourself a cup of tea, these consultations can sometimes last more than 2 hours!)
AcneTest: Personalised acne treatment
AcneTest combines your genetic data and health history to guide the best acne therapies for you.
What AcneTest reveals:
- Your genetic risk for acne and related skin conditions
- How your body handles inflammation, hormones, and nutrition
- Which treatments and supplements are most likely to help
What you get:
- A personalised genetic report with treatment recommendations
- Colour-coded drug efficacy panel
- Safe, tailored ingredient and dosage suggestions
- A FREE in-depth consultation with our specialist to go over your results ( make yourself a cup of tea, these consultations can sometimes last more than 2 hours!)
How it works: Simple, secure, and convenient
- Order your kit
Request your test kit by email or directly through our website. - Complete the online questionnaire
- Collect your DNA sample
Use an easy, painless buccal (cheek) swab and register your sample online. - Send your sample
Post your sample to the Fagron Genomics lab. - Get your results
In just seven weeks, your personalised report is ready. - Book your in-depth FREE follow-up consultation.
Why trust Courier Pharmacy and Fagron Genomics?
- Results interpreted by experts, always prioritising your privacy and data security
- Reports and recommendations delivered via a secure, user-friendly digital platform
- Backed by the latest science and medical device certification
- A FREE in-depth consultation with our specialist to go over your results ( make yourself a cup of tea, these consultations can sometimes last more than 2 hours!)
- Bespoke compounded solutions tailored to your genes.
How do the genetic tests work?
Step 1: Simple DNA collection
Order your kit online or in-store. Collect your DNA easily at home using a gentle cheek (buccal) swab—no needles, no fuss.
Step 2: Analysing your SNPs—your unique genetic code
Your sample is sent to a specialist lab where scientists look for tiny variations in your DNA called SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms).
SNPs are small changes in your genetic code—think of them as single-letter differences in the long instruction manual that makes you, you. While most of your DNA is identical to everyone else’s, these SNPs are what make each person unique.
Some SNPs affect how your body handles medicines, nutrients, or even how it responds to exercise and stress. By analysing your SNPs, the test reveals your personal strengths, risks, and needs.
Step 3: Advanced genetic analysis
Specialist algorithms interpret your SNP results, combining them with your health history and lifestyle information (provided via a secure digital form). This creates a truly personalised health profile.
Step 4: Personalised recommendations
Your genetic insights are translated into clear, actionable advice—covering nutrition, supplements, lifestyle, and (if relevant) bespoke compounded medicines.
You’ll receive a secure, easy-to-understand report online, with practical steps you and your healthcare provider can take to improve your health.
Why does this matter?
By focusing on your SNPs, Courier Pharmacy’s genetic tests move beyond “one-size-fits-all” and provide precise, science-backed recommendations. You get a plan that’s as unique as your DNA—helping you get the best results, with fewer side effects and more confidence in your choices.
What are SNPs? Understanding your genetic variations
Our DNA is made up of billions of building blocks called nucleotides, arranged in a specific sequence. These nucleotides are represented by four letters: A, T, C, and G. While most of our DNA sequence is the same as everyone else’s, small differences exist that make each of us unique.
A good way to understand this is to think of the alphabet of DNA consisting of just four letters, A, T, C and G. They can be arranged to make meaningful words ( for DNA that is, try and make a four-letter word from A, T, C and G). When a word is misspelt, that is the equivalent of a SNP.
A Single Nucleotide Polymorphism, or SNP (pronounced “snip”), is one of the most common types of genetic variation. It’s a change or difference in a single nucleotide at a specific position in the genome. For example, one person might have an A at a certain spot, while another person has a G.
Why are SNPs important?
Although a single nucleotide change might seem small, SNPs can have significant effects on how our bodies work. They can influence:
- How we metabolise drugs — affecting how well a medicine works or what side effects it might cause
- Our risk for certain diseases — some SNPs are linked to higher or lower risk of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or obesity
- Physical traits — like eye colour, height, or even taste preferences
- Response to diet and lifestyle — SNPs can affect how our body responds to different foods, exercise, or supplements
How SNPs help personalise medicine
By analysing your SNPs, healthcare providers can understand your unique genetic makeup and tailor treatments to suit you better. This is the heart of precision medicine.
For example, if your SNP profile shows you metabolise a drug slowly, your doctor might adjust the dose to avoid side effects. Or if your genes indicate a higher inflammation risk, your personalised plan might include specific anti-inflammatory foods and medicines.
How are SNPs detected?
SNPs are identified through genetic testing, often using a simple saliva or cheek swab sample. The DNA is then analysed in a lab using advanced technologies to detect specific SNPs relevant to health, metabolism, or treatment response.
SNPs in everyday health and wellness
Beyond disease risk, SNPs can guide personalised nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle plans. For example, certain SNPs influence how well your body processes fats, carbohydrates, or vitamins, helping nutritionists recommend the best diet for you.
Why Courier Pharmacy uses SNP testing
At Courier Pharmacy, we use SNP analysis as part of our Fagron Genomics tests to help you and your healthcare provider:
- Identify your unique genetic risks and strengths
- Choose the most effective treatments and supplements
- Optimise dosages for better outcomes and fewer side effects
- Create truly personalised health plans that fit your DNA
BSc Pharmacy, Independent Prescriber, PgDip Endocrinology, MSc Endocrinology, PgDip Infectious Diseases
Superintendant Pharmacist, Independent Prescriber
BSc Pharmacy
Compounding Pharmacist
