In the United States, 18 people die everyday waiting for an organ transplant and over 100,00 people are still on the transplant list today. Organ donation is the process of transplanting a healthy organ from either a living or deceased donor into someone who is experiencing organ failure.

At-home genetic tests, also known as direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests, are becoming increasingly popular, as recent technological advances have supported relatively low-cost, information about ancestry, genetic disease predispositions, and even food sensitivities. However, clinical accuracy, safety, and, legal risks associated with purchasing these services remains an area of concern.