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Raw DNA health guide

Can I use 23andMe raw data for a health report?

Often, yes, if you have downloaded the raw data file and the marker coverage is suitable. The result should be treated as prevention and discussion support, not as a diagnosis or a replacement for clinical genetic testing.

Short answer

Often, yes, if you have downloaded the raw data file and the marker coverage is suitable. The result should be treated as prevention and discussion support, not as a diagnosis or a replacement for clinical genetic testing.

What 23andMe raw data can support

A 23andMe raw-data file can contain enough markers to review selected health-related genetic signals, polygenic tendencies, medication-response context, and carrier-style markers when the evidence and coverage are appropriate.

  • Useful prevention questions, such as what may be worth checking or discussing.
  • Context-aware interpretation when family history, labs, medications, and screening status are considered.
  • A clear split between actionable findings, background context, and signals that should not drive decisions alone.

What it cannot responsibly do

Raw consumer DNA data is not the same as diagnostic sequencing. It can have missing markers, strand/build issues, chip-version gaps, and false positives. Important medical decisions should rely on clinical confirmation where appropriate.

Why Spoke checks fit before payment

Spoke starts with a file-readiness check because unsupported files should not become paid reports by accident. The public check looks at source, file shape, and a marker sample before secure upload happens later in the portal.

Common questions

Do I need to upload my 23andMe file on the public page?

No. The public fit check does not store your genome file. Secure upload happens later through the portal after consent.

Can this replace clinical genetic testing?

No. It can help organize prevention questions, but it does not replace diagnostic testing, clinician review, or medication advice.

Check your file first

Spoke checks file fit before payment, then uses secure portal upload and explicit consent before analysis.

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