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Raw Data
Understanding CircleDNA Raw Genetic Data
1. What is CircleDNA raw genetic data?. CircleDNA raw genetic data is a machine-readable file containing genotype information from your original CircleDNA Premium test. Our standard customer-facing raw data format is a tab-delimited .txt file. It gen
Available File Formats
1. Which formats can I request?. TXT is the standard customer-facing format. A VCF may be available as a special one-time request instead of TXT, subject to internal review and confirmation that the file is available for the sample within the three-y
Genomic Coverage and Technical Information
1. Which reference genome build is used?. The genomic coordinates use the GRCh37/hg19 reference genome. 2. Does TXT contain all variants detected across the entire exome?. No. CircleDNA Premium uses targeted sequencing capture methodology. The custom
Using Raw Data with Third-Party Services
1. Can I upload CircleDNA raw data to another service?. You may attempt to use the file with a third-party service, subject to that service’s requirements. CircleDNA cannot guarantee direct compatibility or accuracy of third-party analysis. Services
Quality, Accuracy, and Interpretation
1. Has the raw-data file undergone quality control?. The TXT file is an output of CircleDNA’s testing pipeline and is subject to internal QC and validation processes. It does not contain a separate validated/not-validated flag for each variant. It is
Requesting, paying for, and Receiving Raw Data
1. How do I request raw data?. Raw data is provided through a request process rather than as an immediate download in the app. Contact CircleDNA Customer Support at [email protected] to confirm availability and processing arrangements. 2. How much d
Data Retention, Privacy, and Access Requests
1. How long is raw genetic data retained?. The stated retention period for relevant raw genetic data is three years from the date the test report is released. VCF availability is subject to this period. It does not guarantee that every sequencing or
Other Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I obtain a PDF report?. Yes. Log in to the CircleDNA app, select CircleDNA Premium DNA, look for “Request PDF Report,” and follow the instructions. The PDF provides a summary, while more detailed report information is available in the CircleDN