Risk Chex
The Risk Chex reports evaluate individual's polygenic risk or probability to develop a specific trait, medical condition or disease, every person has a unique polygenic makeup, this is based on their ancestral ethnicity mix, Risk Chex identifies the unique polygenic ethnic identity for an individual and compares their specific risk to develop or acquire a certain trait, medical condition or disease to the overall population risk, understanding the likelihood to develop or acquire a trait or condition helps the individual take the necessary precautions to avoid and prevent undesirable traits or conditions from happening, it also helps the healthcare providers offer more specific and precise health services.
Each score is calculated based on a set of genetics variant linked to a specific trait. These scores are classified into five categories, each representing a different level of probability, based on the percentage illustrated in the accompanying graph. It’s important to note that polygenic risk scores are specific to each disease or trait. For example, you may have a low-risk score for one trait, but a higher risk score for another, reflecting the unique genetic factors impacting each trait. The presence of other biomarkers not analyzed in this test, in addition to other conditions like lifestyle and medical history, may influence the development of some conditions and must be evaluated and addressed by the healthcare provider. Risk Chex help individuals and healthcare providers achieve better health by understanding and addressing the risks and probabilities for conditions, diseases and general traits included in the report.