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NalaGenetics

NalaGenetics NutriReady DNA Test Kit

NalaGenetics NutriReady DNA Test Kit

$340.00 SGD
$340.00 SGD
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Clinical Summary: The NalaGenetics NutriReady™ DNA Test Kit is a buccal-swab nutrigenomic assay that analyses 127+ gene–nutrition interactions across micronutrient metabolism, food intolerance, and dietary response pathways. Samples are processed via microarray and qPCR in a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited reference laboratory and reviewed by board-eligible clinical geneticists. The output is a clinician-grade personalised nutrition report indicating gene-driven variation in vitamin, mineral, lipid, and macronutrient handling, intended to guide individualised dietary planning rather than diagnose disease.

Product Overview

The NutriReady™ DNA Test Kit from NalaGenetics is a self-administered buccal (cheek swab) collection kit paired with laboratory genotyping and an evidence-graded personalised report. The assay panel interrogates single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) across more than 127 validated gene–nutrient interaction loci, covering vitamin B12 and folate metabolism (MTHFR, FUT2), vitamin D receptor activity (VDR, GC), iron handling (HFE, TMPRSS6), lipid response (APOE, FTO, LIPC), caffeine and alcohol metabolism (CYP1A2, ADH1B, ALDH2), lactose persistence (MCM6/LCT) and gluten-related risk markers, among others.

NalaGenetics performs the genotyping at a laboratory accredited under the United States Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) framework and the College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation programme, using microarray and quantitative PCR (qPCR) chemistry. Reports are reviewed by clinical geneticists prior to release. The test is intended to inform personalised dietary planning and lifestyle counselling delivered by a qualified healthcare professional; it is not a diagnostic device for disease and does not replace clinical evaluation.

Specifications

Manufacturer NalaGenetics Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Product NutriReady™ DNA Test Kit (personal nutrigenomic profile)
Test category Direct-to-consumer nutrigenomic genotyping (predisposition / wellness)
Specimen type Buccal swab (non-invasive cheek epithelial cells)
Genotyping technology Microarray + targeted qPCR; bioinformatics pipeline curated against ClinVar, PharmGKB and peer-reviewed gene–nutrient evidence
Panel size 127+ gene–nutrition interaction markers (vitamins, minerals, macronutrients, food intolerance, metabolism)
Laboratory accreditation CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited reference laboratory
Quality system ISO 15189 medical laboratory practice principles applied to processing and reporting
Turnaround time Typically 4–6 weeks from sample receipt
Report format Digital personalised nutrition report (gene-by-trait), with optional clinician consultation
Regulatory positioning Lifestyle / wellness genetic test; not a HSA-registered in-vitro diagnostic medical device for disease diagnosis. Marketed in Singapore for personal nutrition information only.
Storage / shelf life Kit stored at room temperature (15–30°C); collection device sealed until use

Key Applications

  • Personalised dietary planning informed by gene-driven differences in vitamin and mineral utilisation (e.g., MTHFR-related folate handling, VDR-related vitamin D response).
  • Identification of genotype-linked food intolerance markers, including lactose non-persistence (MCM6/LCT) and caffeine slow-metaboliser status (CYP1A2).
  • Evidence-led adjustment of macronutrient distribution in weight management programmes (e.g., FTO, APOA2, PPARG).
  • Pre-conception and antenatal nutrition counselling, where folate, B12, choline and iron handling variants are clinically relevant.
  • Adjunct information for sports and performance nutrition programming (e.g., ACTN3, IL6, COL5A1 where included).
  • Patient education and behaviour change support in primary-care lifestyle medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NutriReady™ a diagnostic medical device?
No. NutriReady™ is a wellness / nutrigenomic genotyping service. It is not registered with the Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA) as an in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) for disease diagnosis. Results should be interpreted alongside, not in place of, clinical assessment by a registered medical practitioner or accredited dietitian.

How is the sample collected and shipped?
The kit contains a sterile buccal swab and stabilising transport tube. Cells are collected by gentle cheek scraping per the enclosed instructions, sealed in the prepaid mailer, and returned to the NalaGenetics processing laboratory. Buccal collection avoids the venepuncture and biohazard considerations of blood-based testing.

What laboratory standards apply to the analysis?
Genotyping is performed in a laboratory operating under CLIA certification and CAP accreditation. Reporting workflows align with International Organization for Standardization ISO 15189 principles for medical laboratories, and variant interpretation references curated databases including ClinVar and PharmGKB.

Who in Singapore should consider this test?
Adults seeking individualised nutrition guidance, patients under the care of a dietitian or lifestyle-medicine clinician, and individuals with persistent unexplained intolerance or sub-optimal response to standard dietary advice. It is particularly informative when paired with a structured clinical consultation; pure direct-to-consumer use without professional review is not recommended.

How is genetic data handled and stored?
NalaGenetics operates under Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and follows internationally accepted genetic-data handling norms. Customers should review the consent form supplied with the kit before activation; emis.asia (Essential Medical International Supplies Pte Ltd) acts only as the authorised reseller and does not retain genetic results.

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