About Picture Genetics
Picture Genetics offers distinct clinical tests for inherited health risks, carrier status, medication response and childhood conditions. Fulgent processes the samples, with independent authorization and genetic counseling included. Choose the package for the question you want answered.
Complete the health questionnaireReturn your home sampleReview results with a counselor
Offerings
Picture Wellness
$295
one-time
Actionable hereditary cancer and cardiovascular genetic screening.
What’s included in Picture Wellness
Included
Picture Wellness: 28 genes (APC, BMPR1A, BRCA1, BRCA2, MAX, MEN1, …)
Picture Wellness: 45 genes (ACTA2, ACTC1, ACVRL1, APOB, BAG3, CALM1, …)
Hereditary hemochromatosis (Picture Wellness: HFE)
Picture Wellness: HFE
Picture Wellness
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome - BRCA1
Not included
Results
- Results
- A clinical report for the focused screening panel you select.
- Timing
- About 3–5 weeks after sample receipt.
Help
Live consultation
IncludedA genetic counselor discusses your results with you at no additional charge.
Collection
Complete the health questionnaire before authorization. Use the saliva kit for the selected adult panel; the childhood panel uses parent-collected cheek swabs.
Stories
Krista Torres
Understanding carrier screening before pregnancy
Krista tried Picture Parenting and spoke with a counselor, helping her understand negative results and partner testing.
buzzfeed.comTiffany and Caleb Remington
Carrier-screening results helped move IVF planning forward
Because Caleb has cystic fibrosis, Tiffany and Caleb wanted more information before proceeding with IVF. Tiffany’s Picture Parenting report did not identify her as a carrier, bringing relief and giving their doctors information for the next steps.
youtube.comThings to know
- Authorization and counseling are included.
Independent authorization and genetic counseling are included in the selected clinical test.
- Research and storage choices are recorded in consent.
The consent describes research and storage choices, with de-identified variant sharing and necessary service processing.
- Each panel has its own eligibility requirements.
Adult, reproductive, childhood and Parkinson packages have different eligibility and report scope.
Alternatives
23andMe · Premium Ancestry + Health
Combines ancestry and selected health reports rather than choosing a focused Picture clinical panel.
$208.99
Nucleus Genomics · Health + Preview
A broader whole-genome health purchase; Picture instead separates adult, reproductive, childhood and medication panels.
$538
tellmeGen · Advanced DNA Kit
Combines ancestry and selected health reports rather than a question-specific clinical panel.
$159.99
Sequencing.com · Comprehensive Health
Adds whole-genome files and report tools; Picture’s focused panels come with independent authorization and counseling.
$599FAQs
Are all Picture tests interchangeable?
No. Adult wellness, reproductive carrier, medication-response, childhood and Parkinson-related panels address different clinical questions and have distinct contents.