Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? Purple Smog has answers.
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Do I need to give blood for my DNA test?
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Absolutely not! Our DNA tests only need a small amount of DNA, so we only need a simple cheek swab which is painless, clean, and easy to do by yourself.
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Is this test legal?
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Yes. This test has nothing to do with the actual consumption of cannabis, so there is no issue regarding the legality of this test regardless of what state or country you live in.
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Does this test prove that I smoke or consume marijuana?
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No. This test looks only at your genetic composition. It cannot detect any metabolites of cannabis or anything besides genetic composition.
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Can this test be used against me if I was accused of smoking marijuana?
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No, taking a test that predicts how you would react to marijuana does not prove or imply that you use or have ever used marijuana.
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Will my results be shared with anyone?
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No, results are private and sent only to the user.
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Will my personal information be shared with anyone?
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No, your personal information and any identifiers are kept confidential and will not be released to anyone who asks for it.
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What happens to my DNA after my test is complete?
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After your test is complete, your DNA is destroyed. We have no further use for it.
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Can you use my DNA sample to clone me?
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No, that technology doesnt yet exist.
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Does insurance cover my DNA test?
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Unfortunately no, since this is a non-clinical DNA test.
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What is refund/cancellation policy?
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Refunds are available upon request for cause. Notify contact with your request. Cancellations are accepted for full refund before kits are sent out.​
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Unfortunately no, since this is a non-clinical DNA test.
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What is your privacy policy
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Any data collected by Purple Smog will not by shared by third party entities unless required by law. Name, email information, and other private information will be masked during testing and customer will be assigned a random alphanumeric identifier that will not be linked to their personal information outside of our computing servers. Any information collected is purely for the purposes of payment, sample shipment, collection, and delivery of data.