An estimate to explore
An age-related result from the selected clock, with a comparison to chronological age where the assay supports it.
Epigenetic testing.
A different view of age.
A DNA methylation-based age estimate.
Interpreted with care, in the context of you.
Available to discuss with Lyxaa, Kozhikode.
Assay, collection and fee confirmed before you proceed.
A closer look at
how we age.
Your date of birth tells one story. Epigenetic testing explores age-related patterns in the chemical marks on your DNA.
Selected DNA methylation patterns are analysed using a statistical model, often called an epigenetic clock. The result is an estimate shaped by the sample and method used.
Methylation patternsEpigenetic clockAge estimate
Unlike genetic testing, this looks at chemical marks associated with DNA regulation, rather than changes in the DNA sequence.
Insight needs
perspective.
The report is one part of a health conversation. Your history, symptoms and established clinical markers remain essential.
A clear limit to its meaning
It cannot diagnose disease, predict lifespan, measure every organ’s age or prove that ageing has been reversed.
Context before action
Different clocks can give different estimates. A result alone should never determine a treatment change.
From a question
to an informed choice.
Begin with a conversation. We confirm the practical details before you commit to testing.
Request test details- 01
Discuss your goals
Tell us why you are considering the test. We discuss suitability, availability and whether it addresses your question.
- 02
Know what you’re choosing
Confirm the assay, laboratory, sample, preparation, turnaround and fee. Review consent and data-handling terms.
- 03
Arrange the collection
Follow the collection route validated for the selected assay. The laboratory analyses the sample and applies its defined model.
- 04
Understand the report
Review the estimate and its limitations alongside your medical history and established health markers.
Before you decide.
Clear answers to the questions that matter.
What is an epigenetic age test?
It analyses selected DNA methylation patterns and uses a statistical model to calculate an age-related estimate. The result is an estimate, not a direct measurement of every organ or one universal biological age.
Is biological age the same as chronological age?
No. Chronological age is time since birth. An epigenetic age is calculated from methylation patterns in a particular specimen using a particular model.
Is epigenetic testing the same as genetic testing?
No. Genetic testing usually examines the DNA sequence. Epigenetic testing looks at chemical marks associated with how DNA is regulated without changing that underlying sequence.
Can the result diagnose a disease or predict lifespan?
No. An epigenetic age result is not a diagnosis, prognosis or lifespan prediction. Symptoms, risk and treatment decisions still require standard clinical assessment.
What sample is required and how long do results take?
That depends on the laboratory and the specific assay. Lyxaa confirms the validated specimen, preparation, collection process and expected turnaround before you proceed.
What is the epigenetic test price in India?
Prices vary by assay, laboratory and what the service includes. Lyxaa confirms the current test, fee and result-review pathway before you proceed with testing.
Can I compare results from two different providers?
Usually not directly. Providers may use different specimens, laboratory platforms, clocks and reference groups, so two estimates may not be equivalent.
Is epigenetic testing available in Kozhikode?
You can request a suitability and availability discussion with Lyxaa in Kozhikode, Kerala. The team confirms the current laboratory pathway and whether collection can be arranged for your location.
What should I ask about privacy?
Ask where your sample is processed, what identifiable data are shared, how long the sample and report are retained, and whether research reuse is permitted. Confirm access, transfer and deletion terms with the selected provider before collection.
Start with
the right question.
Speak with Lyxaa about whether epigenetic testing fits your goals.
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