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| "Taking the Test (Collecting the DNA Sample)" |
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| Submitting your DNA sample to the lab is simple -- you take a swab (that resembles
a Q-Tip) and rub it on the inside of your cheek. You then place it into the supplied
vial and mail it back to the testing company (Family Tree DNA). |
Visit this site
for pictures and a description of the sample collection process.
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| Which Test Do I Take? |
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| There are two categories of tests: |
- mtDNA
- Y-DNA
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You can purchase either or both of those. Only the Y-DNA test results can
be used in our Project. The mtDNA information may be of interest to you and
you will receive our group discount rate if you choose to order that test (see
the prices below).
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Okay, Which Y-DNA Test Do I Take?
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- The 12-marker test can tell you that you are NOT related. If you have a
perfect match at 12 markers, you might be related and further research and/or
a higher resolution DNA test is in order.
- The 25-marker test is very helpful, but not as useful as the 37 marker test.
- We have found that the 37 marker test is the most useful for our needs.
- The 67 marker test can be used for deciphering relationships in close relatives.
- (See the FAQ for answers to this and
other questions.
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Registering and Ordering the Test.
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Click on the "Registration" link, or click
"here"
to go directly to the Family Tree DNA page where you can register and purchase
your test.
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DON'T FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR PEDIGREE TO THE
ADMINISTRATOR !
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Interpretation of the results requires additional information -- your pedigree
information. Please Don't forget to submit it to the Project Administrator. Just
send what you know. Click on the "Submit Pedigree" link for information or just
send it directly to the Administrator -- click on the Contact DNA Project Administrator
link at the left.
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How Much do the Tests Cost?
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| The prices (as of October 5, 2008) are listed below. (Remember how much
it costs for traditional research -- copies, travel, lodging, meals, etc. If the
test can save you any of this, it has saved you money.) |
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Y-DNA12 |
Male 12 marker paternal test |
$99.00 |
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Y-DNA12+mtDNA |
Male 12 marker paternal test & Maternal Match |
$179.00 |
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Y-DNA25 |
Male 25 marker paternal test |
$124.00 |
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Y-DNA25+mtDNAPlus |
Male 25 marker paternal test & high-res Maternal Match |
$253.00 |
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Y-DNA37 |
Male 37 marker paternal test |
$149.00 |
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Y-DNA37+mtDNAPlus |
Male 37 marker paternal test & high-res Maternal Match |
$278.00 |
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Y-DNA67 |
Male 67 marker paternal test |
$248.00 |
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Y-DNA67+mtDNAPlus |
Male 67 marker paternal test & high-res Maternal Match |
$377.00 |
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mtDNA |
Male or Female maternal ancestry test |
$99.00 |
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mtDNAPlus |
Male or Female high resolution Maternal Match |
$149.00 |
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mtFullSequence |
Male or Female highest resolution Maternal Match (Mega) |
$449.00 |
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SuperDNA |
Male Comprehensive DNA test |
$695.00 |
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Autosomal Markers Panel 1 |
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$184.00 |
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Autosomal Markers Panel 1 and 2 |
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$257.00 |
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X-STR Markers Panel 1 |
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$121.00 |
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X-STR Markers Panel 1 and 2 |
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$183.00 |
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| * - Minimum recommended test -- see comments above. |
| * - Preferred test -- the Y-DNA 37 is the most useful test for our project. |
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