Not all DNA tests read your DNA the same way.
Most consumer tests sample ~0.02% of your genome. Mosaic reads all of it at 30× depth. Here's what that means in practice.
At a glance
Mosaic vs a typical consumer DNA test.
The short version. Pick a head-to-head below for the full breakdown.
| Feature | Mosaic Biodata | Consumer DNA tests |
|---|---|---|
| How much of your DNA is read | 100% — every chromosome, every gene, at 30× clinical depth. | ~0.02% — a SNP chip samples ~600,000 pre-selected positions. |
| Health insights | 108 clinically-validated insights across 9 areas of your health. | Ancestry plus a limited set of traits, depending on tier. |
| Lab standard | CLIA-, COLA-, CAP-, and AABB-accredited U.S. lab partner. | High-throughput consumer genotyping; not a clinical workflow. |
| Raw data ownership | Lifetime ownership of your full raw genome — download anytime. | Raw SNP data downloadable; no whole-genome data generated. |
| Future re-analysis | Every future breakthrough applies to the data you already have. | Limited to the SNPs the chip captured at purchase time. |
| Pricing model | One-time purchase. No subscription, no upsells. | Lower entry price; subscription for the deeper features. |
| Privacy posture | HIPAA-compliant pipeline. Never sold, shared, or monetized. | Consumer privacy policy; opt-in research participation common. |
How much of your DNA is read
Mosaic Biodata
100% — every chromosome, every gene, at 30× clinical depth.
Consumer DNA tests
~0.02% — a SNP chip samples ~600,000 pre-selected positions.
Health insights
Mosaic Biodata
108 clinically-validated insights across 9 areas of your health.
Consumer DNA tests
Ancestry plus a limited set of traits, depending on tier.
Lab standard
Mosaic Biodata
CLIA-, COLA-, CAP-, and AABB-accredited U.S. lab partner.
Consumer DNA tests
High-throughput consumer genotyping; not a clinical workflow.
Raw data ownership
Mosaic Biodata
Lifetime ownership of your full raw genome — download anytime.
Consumer DNA tests
Raw SNP data downloadable; no whole-genome data generated.
Future re-analysis
Mosaic Biodata
Every future breakthrough applies to the data you already have.
Consumer DNA tests
Limited to the SNPs the chip captured at purchase time.
Pricing model
Mosaic Biodata
One-time purchase. No subscription, no upsells.
Consumer DNA tests
Lower entry price; subscription for the deeper features.
Privacy posture
Mosaic Biodata
HIPAA-compliant pipeline. Never sold, shared, or monetized.
Consumer DNA tests
Consumer privacy policy; opt-in research participation common.
