Questions people actually ask
Predictive health apps get accused of overselling. Here is what Ankra does, what it doesn't, and what happens to your data.
Is a flagged result an actual diagnosis?
No. Ankra is not a medical device and does not diagnose anything. It shows you a change in your own data, tells you how confident it is, and suggests a recheck window and what to raise with your doctor.
Won't this just make me anxious about every out-of-range value?
That's the failure mode we design against. Ankra doesn't show a wall of graphs or colour-code every number. You get a short weekly list, and single out-of-range values are held back until a trend confirms them.
How do you avoid false positives?
Signals need to persist across a window before we surface them, and every signal carries a plain-language confidence level. Where the evidence is thin, we label it as 'worth watching' rather than 'act now'.
Who can see my health data?
You. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, we never sell it, and we don't share it with advertisers or insurers. You can delete your account and your data at any time by emailing info@ankrahealth.com.
What does the beta cost?
Nothing. Beta testers use Ankra free for the duration of the beta. We'll tell you the price before anything is ever charged.
Who is Ankra not for?
If you're already managing a diagnosed condition and need clinical monitoring, Ankra isn't the right tool — use the care team and devices your clinician prescribed. Ankra is built for people with no diagnosis who want to catch hidden risk early. It's also not for anyone under 18.
What do you need from me as a beta tester?
A wearable you use most days, at least one recent set of labs, and honest feedback. Expect rough edges — that's the point of a beta.
I just got lab results back — where do I start?
Start with our plain-language guide on how to read a blood test. It covers what reference ranges really mean, the biomarkers on most standard panels, and when a single out-of-range value is worth acting on.