Genetic Test Results Now Available Within 4 Weeks

Faster Results. Earlier Answers.

The turnaround time (TAT) for 3billion’s genetic testing services, previously set at five weeks, has been shortened to within four weeks. The new timeline applies to samples received on or after October 19, 2026.

This change applies to services with the previous five-week turnaround time. Existing two-week services remain unchanged.

3billion continues to improve efficiency across the testing process to deliver results to patients and healthcare professionals sooner.

From laboratory testing to genomic data analysis, several steps are involved before genetic test results can be delivered. 3billion has continued to streamline workflows and improve data processing at each stage.

FAQs

Q1. How long does it take to receive genetic test results from 3billion?

A. Results are provided within four weeks after the sample and required documents have been received. The new turnaround time applies to samples received on or after October 19, 2026. Samples received before that date remain subject to the previous five-week turnaround time.

Q2. Will existing two-week services change to four weeks?

A. No. The turnaround time for existing two-week services remains unchanged.

Q3. Which parts of the genetic testing process have been improved?

3billion has automated the registration and management of laboratory data, reducing the time spent on manual tasks. The team has also improved database updates and monitoring in its bioinformatics (BI) analysis pipeline to make data processing more efficient.

1. Improving Efficiency Through Automated Laboratory Data Registration

3billion’s laboratory records and manages the experimental data generated during testing. By automating the registration and management of these data, the team has improved overall laboratory efficiency, including the following reductions in time required per run:

• NGS experimental data registration: 93% reduction in time per run

• Sanger experimental data registration: 80% reduction in time per run

2. Enhancing Algorithms and Data Structures in the BI Analysis Pipeline

3billion’s BI team reviewed the algorithms used at different stages of analysis. The team adopted newer algorithms that could process data faster while maintaining accuracy and also optimized existing algorithms. Before implementation, the new algorithms were compared with previous analysis results to confirm consistency. These improvements reduced processing time while maintaining analytical reliability.

Genomic analysis also relies on large volumes of reference data needed for variant interpretation, as well as data generated during the analysis itself. The BI team improved the data storage structure to enable faster retrieval and processing, establishing a foundation for maintaining analysis speed as data volumes continue to grow.

Continuing to Improve Turnaround Times

3billion has reduced the turnaround time for its genetic testing services from 5 weeks to within 4 weeks.

We continue to improve efficiency across the testing process by automating laboratory data registration and management and enhancing data processing in the bioinformatics (BI) analysis pipeline.

3billion remains committed to continuously improving its testing workflows and delivering the results patients and healthcare professionals need for diagnosis, faster.

Faster Results. Earlier Answers.

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