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The short answer: a different technology, a different purpose, and a different kind of report.

Most direct-to-consumer DNA tests use a method called genotyping. They scan a few hundred thousand pre-selected positions in your DNA, chosen because they're useful for ancestry estimates, eye colour, lactose tolerance, and similar traits. These tests are interesting, sometimes fun, and occasionally surface a useful health pointer. But they were never designed to inform clinical decisions, and they cannot see most of the variants that actually drive disease.

Mira One uses whole exome sequencing. This reads every protein-coding gene in your genome, about 20,000 genes, covering the part of your DNA where the vast majority of disease-causing variants are found. It's the same technology used in tertiary hospitals to diagnose rare disease, guide cancer treatment, and inform reproductive decisions. The amount of data is roughly a thousand times larger than what a SNP-based test produces, and the variants it captures are clinically actionable.

But the technology is only part of the answer. Raw genomic data is meaningless without expert interpretation, and the gap between "we found a variant" and "here's what it means for your health" is where most reports fail, including expensive ones. Mira One is built on more than a decade of clinical genomic work at GenePath Diagnostics, the same teams the world's top doctors and scientists turn to when they encounter their hardest genomic cases. Every finding in your Mira One report has been reviewed against current clinical guidelines, your blood markers, your medication profile, and your family history. It is interpreted by specialists, not by an algorithm alone.

If you've already done a consumer DNA test, your Mira One report is unlikely to look anything like it. The variants it surfaces, the conditions it screens for, and the depth of interpretation are in a different category entirely.

Not at all. The majority of Mira One customers are healthy, motivated adults who want to understand their risks before any problem appears. Prevention and early awareness are exactly what Mira One is designed for.

Your Mira One report is written in plain English, for you, while being easy to share with your doctor. Every finding is explained in plain language. Your Personalized Post-Test Genetic Counselling is also specifically designed to walk you through the report and answer questions you are likely to have.

Yes, and we actively encourage it. Your Mira One report includes a plain-English summary designed to take to any doctor. You also receive the original clinical laboratory reports if your specialist wants the technical detail. Both are yours to share freely.

Yes. From a single blood sample, we run the full biomarker panel and extract your DNA for genomic analysis. The home blood draw is simple, quick, and handled by a trained professional who comes to you.

Your DNA never changes, so the genomic and pharmacogenomics components are a once-in-a-lifetime test. Your blood biomarkers reflect your health today, and we recommend re-testing those annually. We offer an annual biomarker refresh at a significant discount for existing customers. More details on the annual biomarker refresh coming soon.

Your data is stored securely and is never sold, shared with insurers, or used for any purpose other than producing your report. Full details are in our privacy policy.