The invisible code
written into
every cell.
Raw saliva. Actionable answers. Helix translates the molecular language of your genome into health narratives you can actually use — explained by the scientists who read them.
"We wanted to know before we had to make a harder decision."
"Three years of fatigue. One test changed everything."
"I carried the BRCA1 variant for thirty-eight years without knowing."
What happens to
your saliva
after you mail it.
"People imagine we need a blood draw or a biopsy. We don't. The cells you naturally shed into saliva carry your complete genome — every chromosome, every variant. Two millilitres tells us everything."
A sterile saliva tube arrives at your door. Two millilitres — about half a teaspoon — is enough to read your entire exome.
How we find
one changed letter
in three billion.
"The human genome is a book with three billion letters. A single misspelling can change everything. Our pipeline reads each position an average of 30 times — we don't report a variant unless we're certain."
Three types of variants we report
Every variant is cross-referenced against ClinVar, gnomAD, and OMIM databases before being classified as pathogenic, benign, or of uncertain significance.
Results you can
explain in a room
with your doctor.
"A result without context is just data. My job is to translate — to help you understand what a 'pathogenic variant' means for your specific family history, and what your real options are. That conversation shouldn't take six months to schedule."
What your report covers
Carrier Status
Are you a silent carrier of conditions like cystic fibrosis, SMA, or Fragile X? Knowing before pregnancy changes the conversation.
Hereditary Cancer Risk
BRCA1, BRCA2, Lynch syndrome genes, and 50+ other hereditary cancer markers — with clinical context for each finding.
Pharmacogenomics
How your liver metabolizes 40+ common medications — antidepressants, statins, blood thinners, pain medications.
Choose how you receive them
30-minute counselor call
A board-certified genetic counselor walks you through every finding — what it means clinically, what it doesn't mean, and what to do next.
Physician report
A structured clinical summary formatted for your doctor's workflow — variant classifications, clinical significance, and recommended follow-up protocols.
Self-guided portal
Your secure Helix account presents results in plain language with layered depth — start with the summary, drill into the science whenever you're ready.
Trusted by leading health organizations
The right test
matters more than
any test.
Three experts have just walked you through the science. Now let us help you find which test matches your specific situation — it takes five questions.
Carrier Screening
Screen for 500+ recessive conditions. The conversation every couple planning a family deserves to have first.
Hereditary Cancer Panel
BRCA1/2, Lynch syndrome, PALB2, and 50+ additional hereditary cancer genes — with clinical context for each finding.
Pharmacogenomics
How your genome metabolizes 40+ common drugs — antidepressants, statins, blood thinners, and pain medications.
Takes 2 minutes · No account required · Personalized recommendation
"We believe your genetic information belongs to you." Helix will never sell your DNA data. Your sample is destroyed after sequencing unless you explicitly opt into research.