Now that we're perfectly safe from discrimination, *cough*, I went ahead and signed up to have my genome screened by 23andMe. I was looking at Navgenics' Health Compass but it's $2500 and $250/year for continuous service and considering the cost of these services will be $200 in a couple years, an $800 early adopter's fee seemed plenty.
Promethease looks like a good tool to toy around with the data according to this blog.
Here's the email I got. Turnaround time is 2-4 weeks.
> Dear James,
>
> Thank you for your order! Soon you will be one of the first people in
> the world to have access to your genetic information. 23andMe enables
> you to explore over 500,000 data points throughout your entire genome.
> You will be able to learn about your own DNA and compare yourself
> genetically to family and friends in the 23andMe database.
>
> We will ship your kit(s) as soon as your payment is approved.
> Depending on which shipping option you chose, you should receive yours
> within a few days.
> Please collect and ship your sample(s) to the laboratory as soon as
> you receive your kit(s).
>
> Order ID: xxx-xxx-xxxxx-xxx
> Number of people to be genotyped in your order: 1 Order Subtotal:
> $999.00 Shipping & Handling: $14.95 Order Total: $1013.95
>
> Each kit will include detailed instructions, but please note:
>
> - Each kit is labeled with the name of the person for whom it was
> ordered.
> It is important that each person use the kit specifically
> designated for him/her.
>
> - You must log onto https://www.23andme.com/, enter the claim code
> listed
> on your kit and follow the instructions to set up an account.
> We recommend you do this before or immediately after you spit.
>
> - Please remember NOT to include any identifying information (i.e.
> name, address)
> when you send your sample(s) back to our laboratory.
>
> Your genetic profile will be ready approximately 2-4 weeks after our
> laboratory receives your samples.
> You will receive an email notification from us at that time. If you
> have questions or need assistance, please email us at
> help@23andme.com.
>
> ===============================================
>
> --
> Item: 23andMe Personal Genome Service
> Quantity: 1
> Unit Price: $999.00
> Total Price: $999.00
> --
> Subtotal: $999.00
> Shipping & Handling: $14.95
> Order Total: $1013.95
> --
>
> ===============================================
>
> Sincerely,
> The 23andMe Team
Edited by maestro949, 21 June 2008 - 07:16 PM.