14 best dna ancestry test kit

• A FEW SIMPLE STEPS: Discover your DNA story with our easy-to-follow instructions. Simply activate your DNA kit online and return your saliva sample in the prepaid package to our state-of-the-art lab. In roughly six to eight weeks, your results will be ready online.
• TOP-SELLING CONSUMER DNA TEST: From your origins in over 1,000 regions to the most connections to living relatives, no other DNA test kit delivers an experience as unique and interactive as an AncestryDNA kit.
• PRECISE ETHNICITY AND LIVING RELATIVES: A more precise ethnicity estimate with greater geographic detail and in-depth historical insights connects you to the places in the world where your story started—from unique regions to living relatives.
• BUILD A FAMILY TREE: Combine what you learn from your DNA with an Ancestry subscription, for access to millions of family trees and billions of records, for even more insight into your genealogy and origins.
• PROTECTING PRIVACY: When you send your DNA kit to us, we employ industry-standard security measures in every stage of our process, work to protect your data, and give you control over it—with data encryption, secure databases, and easy-to-use controls.

User questions & answers

Question:	Do the results give countries or just continents? I would like one that gives specific countries
Answer:	Just a general response to all the older responses to questions. All of the DNA companies are constantly changing their DNA results. The more people that have the test, that more data goes into improving the accuracy and/or improves the ability to be more specific. Therefore, just wanted to say, as time goes on, the older responses may no longer be valid.
Question:	Do you get both maternal and paternal lines with this test
Answer:	Not distinct, separate lines, no. But you do get those results, just mixed up. AncestryDNA tests only autosomal chromosomes; that is, non-sex chromosomes. These are the 22 chromosomes everyone has regardless of gender. That means your results will show both your parents' ancestry, even if you're female, but it'll be combined - you won't be able to tell which parent provided which country or DNA result. For maternal- and paternal-specific ancestry (mtDNA and YDNA, respectively), 23andme provides this testing. AncestryDNA stopped doing it in 2014 (see https://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2014/06/12/comments-on-y-dna-and-mtdna-tests/). I recommend doing both AncestryDNA and 23andme for a more comprehensive picture of your background. And if you're female, ask a male relative (father, brother, paternal uncle) to do 23andme so you can extrapolate your paternal YDNA and haplogroup, since females do not carry the Y sex chromosome. Again, this is not available via AncestryDNA.If you are only interested in overall, general, "big-picture" results, and aren't concerned with specifics like which part of the world your maternal/paternal line came from per se, or your haplogroups, then AncestryDNA is the way to go.
Question:	Are these results on a par with 23andme? Are they identical or is there more info or less
Answer:	Depends on what you’re using it for. I took Ancestry and my sister to 23andme. We were looking to confirm our relatives not our ethnicity. We had way more matches and have been able to find common ancestors with other DNA matches. 23 and me is harder to sort through the matches and I’m not sure If you can even see other people’s family trees as i haven’t figured it out in almost a year
Question:	How many past generations does this test go back? Will it test going back a few hundred years
Answer:	That depends on your ancestry and the number of people of similar ancestry who have tested. Biggest group is European heritage. I have 6th and 7th generation matches going back to colonial New England because there was a good degree of pedigree collapse (genetic reinforcement due to small populations intermarrying) The majority of matches will be in the 4th cousin range. However, matches are pointless unless you have a decent family tree (at least 4 generations) and respond to messages because you will not be able to make the connections otherwise.

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Location and Detail Feature

You can see more specific breakdowns of places in your DNA, helping to pinpoint where your ancestors might have lived. Depending on your regions, you could also get a timeline of historical changes with expert-curated content, giving you context about the events that shaped the lives of your ancestors over time.

DNA Matches Feature

We've designed the DNA matches experience to help you make more discoveries, faster. Use color coding, custom labeling, and other innovative tools to see your DNA connections in the clearest light possible.

ThruLines Feature

When you link your family tree to your DNA results, new chapters of your family story may suddenly be revealed. You might find out how your DNA matches fit into your family tree, and learn new details about the ancestors who likely connect you.

One family name can lead you to many discoveries.

With StoryScout, artifacts like your ancestors' passport photos, marriage certificates, and other personal items can be collected in one place – giving you a new way to see who they were, how they lived, and how their history led to you.

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Before Mailing, register your kit at 23andme.com/start otherwise, your sample will NOT be processed. Experience your ancestry in a whole new way. Now with 1500+ geographic regions - the most comprehensive genetic ancestry breakdown on the market. Easily upgrade to the Health + Ancestry Service at any time for an extra cost and receive access to 125+ reports on ancestry, traits and health. Ancestry Composition - See how your DNA breaks out across our 1500+ regions worldwide. - Learn about your ancestral origins. - See where your ancestors lived 500+ years ago. - Use your DNA findings to travel to the places that make you, you. DNA Relatives - Opt-in to connect with people who share DNA with you - and message them. - Discover DNA relatives from around the world. - Choose to message and meet relatives - maybe even hear new family stories, share photos and get a better understanding of your family's history. Haplogroups - Trace parts of your ancestry to specific groups of individuals from over a thousand years ago. - Understand how the migration of our DNA tells the story of your ancestors. Share & Compare - Explore genetic similarities and differences between you and your relatives. - See how different ancestries have traveled through generations of your family. Requires relatives to be genotyped. - Share reports with family and friends (even if they are not customers!) Neanderthal Ancestry - Discover how much Neanderthal DNA you inherited. - See how your Neanderthal composition compares to others. - Learn which traits your Neanderthal DNA is associated with, like height and back hair. Your DNA Family - Opt-in to connect with people who share DNA with you - and message them. - Get to know your DNA Family with this unique (and anonymous) report. - View the places your DNA Relatives call home.

• ANCESTRY FEATURES: Know your personal story in a whole new way. Discover your ancestry composition and where in the world your DNA is from across 2000+ regions. Discover the origins of your maternal and paternal ancestors and how they moved around the world over thousands of years. Discover when different ancestries were introduced into your DNA and how many generations ago you had an ancestor that was descended from a single population or ethnicity.
• DNA RELATIVES: Opt-in to our DNA Relatives tool to find, connect, and message those who share DNA with you. Automatically start your Family Tree using your DNA. Compare ancestries and traits and message to better understand your family connections.
• OUR MOST INNOVATIVE ANCESTRY: Drill down into the details. Trace how certain populations were passed down through different generations. See estimates of your ancestry down to the 0.1%. See overlapping chromosome segments between you and your matches to help you triangulate new relatives for your family tree. Find out how much of your DNA is derived from Neanderthals and how that compares to others.
• EXPLORE YOUR TRAITS: Know what makes you, you. Discover what makes you unique with reports like hair photobleaching and freckles. See what your DNA might have to say about your taste and smell preferences. Discover how DNA can affect your ability to match a musical pitch or whether you hate the sound of chewing.
• PRIVATE AND PROTECTED: Everyone deserves a secure, private place to explore and understand their genetics. Your data is encrypted, protected, and under your control. You decide what you want to learn and what you want to share. Subject to 23andMe’s Terms of Service at 23andme.com/tos and Privacy Statement at 23andme.com/about/privacy

User questions & answers

Question:	Why does this brand lump british & irish together? (i noticed ancestry dna lists them separately). the genes are significantly different. thanks
Answer:	It will if you have a significant difference, if that is the case, it will drill down to say Irish. For instance, my husband (who is from Ireland) was 99% British and Irish, and then drilled down to 99% Irish. I was 88% from Spain and Portugal (I'm from Portugal) and then drilled down to 88% Portugal. I never mentioned to them I was from Portugal so the fact that they determined that I was Portuguese and not Spanish or a mixture was a surprise. Now, if you only have a small percentage they may not be able to distinguish between the two groups. Hope this helped!
Question:	Does this test include access to raw data
Answer:	There is access to your raw data, however if you recently took the test and have results under the V5 chip, you will not be able to upload to many third party sites at this time as this raw data is not yet supportrd
Question:	In regards to finding out my Native American roots, will this provide ancestral records to tribal affiliation
Answer:	Not only will it not provide tribal affiliation, there is a notable rate of false negatives for Native American ancestry in DNA testing right now (both 23andme and other companies). Meaning these results might say you have zero Native ancestry even when you do have some. People who have their family tree well documented and live on reservations have had this happen, due to the comparison samples the companies use to test against.
Question:	do i pay for shipping to return test
Answer:	you don't need to pay for return shipping but you'll probably need to send it more than once because they lose kits all the time.

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Always wanted to know more about my family history"

-Angelina, Ancestry + Traits Customer

I feel very much at peace with my identity and who I am as a woman.”

-Angelina, Ancestry + Traits Customer

I feel like a whole new world has opened up for me."

-Angelina, Ancestry + Traits Customer

• A FEW SIMPLE STEPS: Discover your DNA story with our easy-to-follow instructions. Simply activate your DNA kit online and return your saliva sample in the prepaid package to our state-of-the-art lab. In roughly six to eight weeks, your results will be ready online.
• DNA + TRAITS: AncestryDNA + Traits lets you discover 25+ of your most interesting traits, allowing you to explore how your genes might have influenced a range of appearance, sensory, and other personal characteristics—like eye color, freckles, and more.
• PRECISE ETHNICITY AND LIVING RELATIVES: A more precise ethnicity estimate with greater geographic detail and in-depth historical insights connects you to the places in the world where your story started—from unique regions to living relatives.
• BUILD A FAMILY TREE: With an Ancestry subscription you can combine what you learn from your DNA with over 100 million family trees and billions of records for more insight into your genealogy and origins.
• PROTECTING PRIVACY: When you send in your DNA test kit, we employ industry-standard security measures in all stages of our process, work to protect your data, and give you control over it—with data encryption, secure databases, and easy-to-use controls.

User questions & answers

Question:	It says you need an Ancestry account. Do you have to pay for their online site
Answer:	No, you don't have to pay, yet again, to see your results. If you want to see how you relate to other people via your DNA, yes, you do need a subscription. There is a 50% discount for the first 6 months or so, but you need to ask for it. I found my Father using Ancestry, BTW.
Question:	What happens to your DNA once the test is performed
Answer:	Nothing happens to it. If you are worried about someone somehow getting into the database your account is only identified as a random number. You can also send in the test under a fake name (few in my family did this, used a Pets name the street name) Only downside to doing that is you won’t be able to link to any potential relatives. At the end of the day I know DNA can be obtained from just about anything I touch or use in so if someone really wants it they can get it -shrug-
Question:	Does this kit provide info about genetic snp's like mthfr mutations
Answer:	The AncestryDNA or 23 and Me “Ethnicity + HEALTH” tests DO provide info as to what gene mutations you have and a list of what health issues you are dispositioned for due to said mutation. I, for instance, found out I have the MTHFR gene mutation. I learned who I got it from & some scary stuff, such as, being dispositioned for Schizophrenia and miscarriages (and about 99 more things). It is really hard to find a doctor who knows anything about it. You’d need to visit mthfr(dot)net and research for yourself. Sadly.
Question:	Why should i buy from amazon when there is a disclaimer stating not to because the kit could be rejected
Answer:	What the others above said was correct. It’s sold by Ancestry but shipped by Amazon. (Like most things here. Brands/sellers are selling their item on Amazon & Amazon ships. I just got my results back & my adult son should have his back any day. Super easy process and it’s fun! I was very surprised by mine. 100% Trusted to buy from Amazon. If you buy it from Ancestry site you’ll be paying like $40 in shipping (I think it’s actually more than $40) & why I purchased them here! Good luck!

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Ethnicity Estimate

See different regions that make up your estimate, learn the history of the area from ancient to modern times, and even learn surprising facts about locations and the people who called those places home.

Compare Feature

You might have the genes for thicker hair, but does your cousin? If you’ve both purchased AncestryDNA + Traits, you can invite them to compare and find out.

Around the World Feature

Explore how your traits connect to people with the same AncestryDNA regions—including interactive features, survey insights, and fun facts.

One family name can lead you to many discoveries.

With StoryScout, artifacts like your ancestors' passport photos, marriage certificates, and other personal items can be collected in one place – giving you a new way to see who they were, how they lived, and how their history led to you.

• BREED IDENTIFICATION: Embark screens for over 350 dog breeds. Using a research-grade genotyping platform developed in partnership with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Embark offers the most accurate breed breakdown on the market.
• HEALTH SCREENING: Embark tests for 190+ genetic diseases including MDR1 drug sensitivity, glaucoma, degenerative myelopathy, and dilated cardiomyopathy, some of the most common adult-onset diseases in dogs. Keep your dog healthier & happier, longer.
• HIGHEST RATED: Embark's Breed + Health DNA test is the highest rated dog DNA test on Amazon.com.
• DISCOVER YOUR DOG’S RELATIVES: Find and connect with other dogs that share DNA with yours, including distant and close relatives. Only Embark will give you a percentage of shared DNA between your dog and others that have been tested with Embark.
• FAST, TRUSTED RESULTS: Built by experts, only Embark is partnered with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and is trusted by veterinary hospitals. Results generally between 2-4 weeks.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this tell me if my goldendoodle will shed
Answer:	Unsure if will be able to provide this answer since it was not part of the report I received for my huskies.
Question:	how do i collect the dog's saliva
Answer:	Hi there! You should swab for 30-60 seconds in the lower cheek pouch area of your dog's mouth. We recommend showing your pup a treat beforehand (but not letting them eat it prior to swabbing) to get their mouth nice and slobbery. Each kit will also come with instructions (and there is a video on our website as well)!
Question:	Is this 2 pack DNA test for two different dogs or just one dog
Answer:	2 separate dog packs for 2 different dogs
Question:	Does this test kit include asian breeds? we adopted a rescue dog from taiwan that is believed to be a lab/fmd
Answer:	Don't hesitate to ask the very helpful staff at Embark but I'm all but certain the answer will be "yes." From their site: "The Embark Dog DNA Test Kit tests for over 250 dog breeds, even wolf, coyote, and village dog ancestry. Together these breeds cover over 98% of canines in America." -- Scott

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Get results twice as precise as other dog DNA tests.

Embark captures 200,000 genetic markers to tell you as much as there is to learn about your dog. Those who have tested with us before see the difference: We’re the highest-rated dog DNA test available with over 1,500 5-star reviews online.

Breed ID

Seeing the breeds your dog inherited will help you understand their personality along with what keeps them happy. Do they need a lot of exercise? Are they food-motivated? Do they like a good brain tease? Adapt your care routine based on their breed results.

Health

Screen your dog for 190+ health conditions and get actionable insights from our Vet team. If we see any risks, we’ll contact you directly to discuss them. Your results also come with a report you can share with your own vet to inform your dog’s treatment.

Traits

Read a full report on your dog’s physical traits to understand why they look the way you do. Learn about the genes behind characteristics like coat color, patterning, muzzle length, and more. If you have a puppy, get a better sense of how big they’ll be when fully grown.

Relative Finder

80% of dogs tested with Embark have a relative as genetically close as a first cousin. Use the world’s only Relative Finder to find dogs who share a certain amount of DNA with yours. Reach out and chat with their owners and schedule meetups for a family reunion.

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Before Mailing, register your kit at 23andme.com/start otherwise, your sample will NOT be processed. ANCESTRY + TRAITS FEATURES Ancestry reports - 35+ reports including: Ancestry Composition, Ancestry Detail Reports, Maternal & Paternal Haplogroups, Neanderthal Ancestry, Your DNA Family - DNA Relative Finder: Find and connect with relatives in the 23andMe database who share DNA with you. (opt-in) - Family Tree: Automatically built from your DNA relationships. It’s easy. It’s convenient. It’s just a click away. Traits reports - 30+ traits including: Hair (Color, Curliness, Male Bald Spot), Taste & Smell (Sweet vs. Salty, Bitter), Facial Features (Cheek Dimples, Unibrow, Freckles) HEALTH FEATURES Health Predisposition reports* - 10+ reports including: Type 2 Diabetes (Powered by 23andMe Research), Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease, Celiac Disease Carrier Status reports* - 40+ reports including: Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Anemia, Tay-Sachs Disease Wellness reports - 5+ reports including: Deep Sleep, Lactose Intolerance, Genetic Weight OTHER FEATURES Share, compare and discover more with friends and family - Trace DNA through your close family and explore the genetic similarities and differences between you and family members.

• HEALTH FEATURES: Know your genes. Own your health. Learn how genetics can influence your chances of developing certain health conditions. Find out if you’re a carrier for certain inherited conditions. Discover what your DNA has to say about your well-being and how it can influence certain lifestyle choices.*
• ANCESTRY AND TRAITS FEATURES: Know your personal story in a whole new way. Discover your ancestry composition and where in the world your DNA is from across 2000+ regions. Automatically start your Family Tree using your DNA. See what your DNA might have to say about your taste and smell preferences. Discover how DNA can affect your ability to match a musical pitch or whether you hate the sound of chewing.
• PRIVATE AND PROTECTED: Everyone deserves a secure, private place to explore and understand their genetics. Your data is encrypted, protected, and under your control. You decide what you want to learn and what you want to share. ○ Subject to 23andMe’s Terms of Service at 23andme.com/tos and Privacy Statement at 23andme.com/about/privacy
• RESEARCH: Know you’re making a difference. When you opt in to participate in our research, you join forces with millions of people contributing to science. Your participation could help lead to discoveries that may one day make an impact on your own health, the health of your family, and people around the world.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will the saliva still work for the test after 2 months? I have to ship the saliva from Panama
Answer:	As long as you've added the buffer solution to your sample, it's good for up to six months. However, 23andMe sample kits must be used in and returned for analysis from, the country to which the order is originally shipped.
Question:	Im confused! some reviews say the government banned health reports yet 23&me advertises a health report. what am i missing
Answer:	As of October 21, 2015, 23andMe has launched a completely new website experience to customers in the United States. The new experience includes access to more than 60 personalized genetic reports that include carrier status*, wellness, and trait reports. You can preview a full list of available reports here: https://www.23andme.com/service/
Question:	It says one lithium battery required? What does that mean
Answer:	No batteries are required.
Question:	do i get the same results from promethease for the $99 23&me kit as the $199 kit? which one should i get??? ty
Answer:	I would say that yes you get the same results. Or atleast that is my understanding from this statement that was on the promethease website."23andMe $99 "ancestry only" product, is sufficient for Promethease, or the $199 "ancestry + health" product, which also includes carrier status reports. One time payment, lifetime membership. Both products use the (same) customized Illumina chip which covers 25695 of the 94743 SNPs in SNPedia. Less than 2,000 of these are known to be in ClinVar; presumably some of the proprietarily named "i-SNPs" correspond to ClinVar/SNPedia entries as well but 23andMe does not reveal which publicly or to its non-corporate users."https://www.snpedia.com/index.php/Testing

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I made a decision about my body from a place of being healthy.”

-Ann, Health + Ancestry Customer

I'm not sure how I would have ever uncovered the truth about my condition"

-Charlie, Health + Ancestry Customer

Finding out this information has probably added years to my life."

-Kristin, Health + Ancestry Customer

• Discover your ethnic origins and find new relatives with a simple cheek swab DNA test. It takes only 2 minutes and you’ll receive your results in 3–4 weeks.
• Get a detailed ethnicity breakdown from 42 regions around the world and pinpoint your origins among 2100+ geographic regions, revealing the paths your ancestors traveled over generations. Results are delivered via a fun, animated experience.
• Huge global database enables matching to relatives all over the world based on your DNA. MyHeritage is the #1 service for European DNA matching.
• Uses the highest technological standards and privacy measures, all for an affordable price. You are the sole owner of your data and all of your information is encrypted. Offers exceptional customer support.
• Make the most of your DNA results when you combine them with a MyHeritage subscription. Access advanced DNA features, build your family tree, and search billions of historical records to discover your unique family history.

User questions & answers

Question:	how accuracy is this test
Answer:	I feel it’s pretty accurate. I had the test done with Ancestory first and thought I’d do the My Heritage to see how they compared. They were very close in most all. A couple differences but nothing major. I do trust the accuracy.
Question:	How many people can I use it on
Answer:	Hi, the test is for one person. I hope that helps. Kind regards, Shlomi - MyHeritage Support team.
Question:	do I have to pay a subscription fee to access information
Answer:	If you are not a registered user at MyHeritage, you need to create a free account once you ordered and received your kit, in order to activate it. This is done in only a few steps, that are explained in the package you will receive. Once registered, you will be able to track your order after it arrived back at our lab with your sample, and later on view your personal ethnicity report and DNA matches. The DNA Matching is a free feature, which allows you to be matched to other people who share DNA with you and are likely related to you. If you are facing a brick wall in your genealogy research, you can use DNA Matching to find new relatives and to learn new information about your ancestors. *Please note however, that some of the additional features may require a paid subscription. For more information about our DNA services, we recommend to take a look at the FAQs in our Help Center by clicking below: https://www.myheritage.com/help-center#/path/DNA/MyHeritage-DNA-Test/
Question:	Are the swab samples being destroyed after the results are posted
Answer:	As per our Terms & Conditions, users may request their DNA sample to be destroyed. We can only do so after the results are uploaded - destroying a DNA sample at the lab will not affect the online results. However, once a DNA sample is destroyed, there will be no option to retest the sample. Usually, one vial is for safekeeping which we can use, for example, if we decide to upgrade the chip for testing in the future.

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Ethnicity Estimate

A comprehensive percentage-based breakdown of your ethnic origins, based on 42 supported regions

DNA Matches

Find new relatives and achieve breakthroughs in your research based on shared DNA

Family Tree Integration

Combine your DNA results with a subscription to access advanced features that are seamlessly integrated with online family trees

Activate your kit online

Swab your cheek — it takes just 2 minutes

Mail your sample to our lab

Receive your results in 3–4 weeks

Why choose us?

Trusted by millions worldwide

• Available in 42 languages
• Robust and diverse DNA database
• Largest database for European DNA matching
• Pinpoint your origins among 2100+ geographic regions

Gain new insights with innovative features

• Discover your ethnic origins through an engaging, animated reveal experience and learn more about the regions your ancestors came from through an interactive map
• Trace your relationship to your DNA Matches by exploring Shared Ethnicities, Shared Ancestral Places, and more advanced DNA features
• Connect with new relatives all over the world and discover fascinating new details about your family origins

Your privacy is our top priority

• You are the sole owner of your DNA data and can delete it at any time
• MyHeritage has never sold, licensed, or shared data with any third parties, and will never do so without your explicit consent
• MyHeritage is the only company that has pledged never to sell data to insurance companies

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With a simple cheek swab, discover your roots, connect the dots and unlock your family history. Our signature DNA test provides powerful tools to find your DNA matches, trace your lineage through time and validate family connections.

• FamilyTreeDNA's Family Finder test provides powerful interactive tools to help find your DNA relatives, trace your lineage through time and determine family connections
• Receive a percentage breakdown of your geographic origins
• Find out the amount of autosomal DNA you still carry of the ancient European groups: Neolithic Hunter/Gatherers, Early Farmers, and Bronze-age Metal Invaders
• Connect with DNA relatives across the globe
• Easy to use cheek swab, no saliva required
• Kits come with a return shipping envelope, and orders shipped within the USA also include a pre-paid return shipping label

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this include both the testing kit and lab work.....all in one price
Answer:	yes, this includes both the test kit and lab work for the standard test.
Question:	The "Family Matching. Enhanced Results" picture shows names of relatives. Would other possible relatives be able to get my name
Answer:	It DEPENDS on how you set your privacy settings. You can select PRIVATE, immediate & close relatives or distant relatives or ALL relatives. So like another person said you can also just use initials instead of your full name if you want too.
Question:	Does this kit include a copy of the raw data code
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Do you have to sign that they will own your dna and genetic information forever? Do they share that info with 3rd parties
Answer:	Ancestry.com & 23 & Me can sell your DNA to 3rd parties (although your name is not attached to your DNA...."anonymous") BUT Family Tree DNA makes a PROMISE to NEVER sell or share it even anonymously. When you die & if you have not given a family member your kit # & password to log into your account (I'm giving it to my 3 sisters) or if you do not have a "beneficiary" with a GOOD contact email & phone # then they will "own" your DNA at that point at least for 25 years after you submitted your DNA but I don't know if they can still keep your RAW DATA & what they do with it then...maybe research of some kind with geneaology stuff like surnames? I think after a person dies ....ALL the companies have rights of some kind to your DNA or data or both?

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User questions & answers

Question:	Does this test help identify which types of antidepressants work/don’t work well for an individual
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Do i have to arrange special or timed pickup of the package ? cant i just take it to a ups store and mail it
Answer:	Dear customer, you can take the sample of the DNA test to a UPS store for mailing. Regards!
Question:	Does this kit check for mthfr mutation
Answer:	Yes, the test cover the main mutations in MTHFR gene that are associated with the toxicities to some therapeutic treatments (you can see it in the “DRUGS” section, “Hypersensitivity to Vaccination” item. In addition, in the next 2-3 weeks we are going to increase the information of this gene to chemotherapy treatments, and you could see without extra charges if you buy now the test. Our platform is dynamic and as we introduce new data, this new information is free for our customers, that are notified by mail of the new info uploaded). Also, although we have the items for the response to drugs, you can download your raw data (your genotype for these mutations) and study the polymorphism aplying it to your convenience (for instance, if you need to see if they are implied in some diseases). All the best.
Question:	Do the test results include mental health details
Answer:	Dear M.B. Yes, all that information related to mental health that has shown evidence statistically and scientifically. All this information comes with the corresponding bibliographical references, and with the explanation of our team of doctors and geneticists. From the dependence of different addictive substances, to personal psychological traits, and more. You can find that information in the "traits" section: https://www.tellmegen.com/en/results/traits/ In addition, you will find very useful information in the pharmacogenetics section for related medication. Tell you also, that as our platform is updated month after month without additional cost, you will be able to find new information We remain at your disposal for whatever you need. Thank you Team tellmeGen.

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• TellmeGen is the most complete genetic service there is in the market: we offer more items than any other DNA test in the market.
• Every time we include more items, you can have them totally free of charge! Investigation is crucial in TellmeGen, and thanks to it your dashboard will be updated every month with new items.
• Our team will always be glad to help you and will try to clarify any doubts or queries. At TellmeGen, We believe in providing a close and personalized treatment to everybody.

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tellmeGen is the only test on the market which get updated every month as new discoveries arise, completely FREE OF CHARGE.

Each month, you will discover new items of information without any additional cost on predisposition to health conditions, inherited conditions or traits.

A team of doctors and geneticists are responsible for updating the information periodically, and updates will be added to your account.

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TELLMEGEN ANCESTRY (ETHNICITY) DNA TEST ¡INCLUDED!

With our DNA test you will have access to one of the most personal information that exists: the origin of your genes.

• Where do you come from?
• Who were your ancestors?
• Are you who you think you are?

We will solve all your doubts about your ancestors by connecting your genetic information to different ethnic groups.

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Your Health + Ancestry Report and Service includes:



- Breakdown of your ancestry and ethnic composition.

- Health report provides a personalized analysis of your diet, exercise, and supplementation.

- Your results will include detailed food and supplementation lists and customizable exercise

plans built exclusively for your DNA and lifestyle preferences.

- Personalized vitamin and supplement recommendations to help you achieve optimal weight loss, stress management, energy, sleep and other health goals.

- Diet traits including Alcohol Metabolism, Sodium Intake and Blood Pressure, Caffeine Metabolism, Carbohydrate Metabolism, Gluten Sensitivity, Eating Behavior, Fat Metabolism and Body Weight, Cholesterol Levels, Triglyceride Levels, Lactose Intolerance, Body Weight.

- Exercise traits including: Blood Pressure Response to Exercise, Exercise Behavior, Exercise Performance Type, Muscle Cramping, Muscle Strength, Weight Response to Exercise.



Genetics Technology



- Your results are analyzed using only the latest available research in the fields of genetics, nutrition, and exercise.


- All saliva swab samples are processed in CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited labs.



Raw Data



- Access your raw, uninterpreted genetic data file.

Must not be used for medical or diagnostic purposes.

- Share, compare and discover more with friends and family



Privacy



- Vitagene does not share your information with any third party without your explicit consent.

- Vitagene uses industry standard security practices to store and protect your DNA sample, results, and any additional information you provide.

• The only DNA test that tells you which foods, exercises, and vitamins are right for you.
• Explore a detailed breakdown of your genetic ancestry.
• Quicker results - simple two minute saliva test, results in just 4-6 weeks.
• Let us be your partner in designing a lifestyle your future self with thank you for.
• Most affordable and comprehensive DNA test recommended by doctors.

User questions & answers

Question:	Do you have to answer a bunch of questions as well? Or do you just send the sample
Answer:	All 3 companies test approximately 700k SNPs. There is a large overlap between all 3 tests as they use a similar backend system but the overlap is not 100%.
Question:	How much snp overlap with 23andme and ancestry? if i buy the vitagene test, do i still have to pay more to upload 23andme and ancestry data to it
Answer:	I really do recommend ancestryDNA because you can get your health report from other databases with your raw dna as well as use GEDmatch to compare and analyze chtomosomes and find others who have uploaded their raw data into gedmatch who may be using other sites like 23andme and family tree. I found my dads half sister in 6 days after receiving my report and i didnt even know dad had a half sibling. He was adopted along with his other 3 siblings when he was little. All siblings were seperated and dad only found 1 of them. But i was able to find one he didnt even know existed. His half sister didnt even jnow sge had 4 other siblings until a couple years ago whej he dad told her, her and dad share the same mothet though. But the thing about thw mother is nobody knows if she is dead or not. It is assumed she died by word of mouth back in 1962 but there is zero paper trail, not even a census. Anyway, acestry is good, or 23andme or family finder (family tree) since all give raw data that can be used on promethease for your health report and gedmatch for chromosome comparisons and finding others who ysed a different kit than you did. Oh and from gedmatch i ran my dna with my aunts. Her and mom are fraternal twins. Mom didnt do a test but me and my aunt did ours at the same time. My dna is a complete half match to my aunt. Technically we should only match 25%, not 50%. Also it was weird that AncestryDNA says we are related by parent/sibling. I found out that her and mom are not fraternal. They are whats called di/di identical twins. They started out as 1 egg and 1 sperm, but split very early between 1 and 3 days after fertilization so they were able to grow their own placentas rather than share 1 like standard identicle twins. Didi identical twins are impossoble to confirm without a dna test but since my half of the dna that comes from my mothers side matches with my aunts, the only explination is they are actually identicle di/di twins. This also means that if my cousins and i were to run our dna with each other it would make them look like my half sisters rather than cousins. Im having a lot of fun with this dna stuff. But most sites that accept raw dna only accept the top 3 major brands. Gedmatch accepts anyone who can use raw data but promethease.com only accepts ancestry, 23andme and family tree. I used some other sites but those 2 for the raw data seem to be the ones i play with the most.
Question:	Does this test tell you if you have mthfr mutation? Can you take the raw data and plug it into a site such as genetic gene to get methylation info
Answer:	This test actually looks at 25,000 drug interactions with supplements, it gives you over 400 recipes for food that is matched to your allergies, genetics and goals. I put myself, my daughter and my mother on this platform because I was tired of changing doctors and getting random medication recommendations which were at best guess work. The reality is that unless you have a very clear well diagnosed disease, the average primary doctor can not help you with general nutritional issues, allergies and immune system reaction. You have to redesign how you eat and pay a lot of attention to your body. This is the only platform that I have found in which you can ask any questions you want from the staff members and they dig up the science article that is relevant to your genetics, allergies and medication and explain to you clearly what do with your diet and supplements and fitness routines to help your body fight it. Honestly the other genetic test which I also took were mostly toys. Ancestry is great at telling you if you are 23.7% Irish which is very exciting for a day but did not help me deal with my daughters Eczema. every time, she went swimming, her skin would break out and she will hate it. So many doctors gave her very medication creams which had strong hormones or steroids. I put her on Vitagene supplements and after 90 days she has no sign of Eczema. I have shown this to all my friends, her body is just healthier and stronger to deal with the impact of the pool chemicals on her skin.
Question:	why is this info different from all the other genetic tests ive taken
Answer:	None, doesn't work for me.

Product features

Genetic Diet Traits

Your genetic risk levels for common diet traits, including fat and carbohydrate metabolism. The most comprehensive DNA nutritional traits in the industry (over 30 nutritional traits covered).

DNA Diet Menu

Tailored meals based on your genetics and goals, with measured ingredient lists and calories selected from over 700 recipes.

Global Ancestry

Discover your ancestry story with a detailed breakdown of your ancestral regions and ethnic composition.

Fitness Genes

Get better results with exercises that are right for your genes. Learn how your blood pressure reacts to exercise and the types of exercise that are best for your fitness and muscle composition.

1. Swab

Follow kit instructions to swab-- all from home. Register your kit so that we know it belongs to you and mail it back to our lab in the prepaid package.

2. Analyze

Our lab takes 2-3 weeks from the time they receive it to analyze your results.

3. Receive your results

We will send you an email to let you know when your results are ready. Log in to your Vitagene dashboard to discover what your DNA says about you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is Vitagene different from other DNA services?

A: Vitagene is focused on helping you understand your body through genetic analysis and take action with personalized health recommendations tailored to your goals. Vitagene provides reports on diet, fitness, supplementation, and skin, as well as ancestry.

Q: What comes in a report?

A: Each health report contains your genetic risk of each trait, percentage your genes influence each trait vs. your lifestyle and actionable recommendations.

Product description

Start your DNA journey with an at-home test and receive a starter package of ancestry and wellness reports. Silverberry Genomix is a DNA Lifestyle Company that utilizes the latest advances in genomics science and machine learning methods (AI) to generate personalized wellness reports based on your genes. Using the saliva sample, wellness reports are generated in the areas of nutrition, exercise, skincare, allergy and personality development. By using the Silverberry reports, you can consult your genes on a variety of topics to make daily decisions, such as what food to eat or which exercise has the most benefit for you according to your body and unique biology. The kit includes 22 wellness reports, you can order additional packages of your choice to get access to 100+ personalized wellness reports.

• Access personalized DNA wellness reports in 5 areas of Nutrition, Exercise, Skin Care, Allergy and Personality
• Each trait report includes description, risk assessment, recommendations and additional educational resources
• DNA Kit includes: 17 vitamin deficiency reports + 5 wellness reports + basic ancestry reports
• Purchase ~140 additional wellness reports in packages for Weight Management, Athletic Training, or Longevity
• Take the cheek swab test at home and receive the results in an average of 4 weeks.

User questions & answers

Question:	What Vitamins does this test for
Answer:	Gracias por tu pregunta Enviamos a Chile y usted puede enviar su muestra a EE. UU. Nuestros informes no son sobre enfermedades, son para controlar el estado físico.
Question:	Hacen envíos a chile? Entregan informe de riesgos de enfermedades
Answer:	No I registered my kit and sent my DNA in and answered about 10 questions.

Product description

BUNDLE AND SAVE: Buy one kit for yourself and give the other to a family member or friend. This bundle includes one AncestryDNA kit and one AncestryDNA + Traits kit.

• BUNDLE AND SAVE: Buy one kit for yourself and give the other to a family member or friend. This bundle includes one AncestryDNA kit and one AncestryDNA + Traits kit.
• A FEW SIMPLE STEPS: Discover your DNA story with our easy-to-follow instructions. Simply activate your DNA kit online and return your saliva sample in the prepaid package to our state-of-the-art lab. In roughly six to eight weeks, your results will be ready online.
• PRECISE ETHNICITY AND LIVING RELATIVES: A more precise ethnicity estimate with greater geographic detail and in-depth historical insights connects you to the places in the world where your story started—from unique regions to living relatives.
• TRAITS: AncestryDNA + Traits shows your ethnicity (just like AncestryDNA) while also letting you discover 25+ of your most interesting traits and how your genes might have influenced a range of personal characteristics—like eye color, cilantro aversion, and more.
• PROTECTING PRIVACY: When you send your DNA kit to us, we employ industry-standard security measures in every stage of our process, work to protect your data, and give you control over it—with data encryption, secure databases, and easy-to-use controls.

Product description

The DNA Direct Home Paternity Test INCLUDES ALL LAB FEES for testing an alleged father and child. The DNA Direct Home Paternity kit is delivered to your door and includes cheek swabs, instructions, and a Free Return Mailer to the laboratory. Testing is 100% accurate. Discounts available if additional legally binding paternity testing is required. The accredited DNA testing laboratory is based in the USA. Paternity testing takes as little as 2 business days. Register online to receive your results. If you have questions about your paternity test results, a phone number and email are included in your kit. You will be able to print a copy of the paternity test results as soon as they are emailed to you. Due to New York State Law, this at-home DNA collection kit cannot be mailed to New York addresses.

• All Lab Fees Included for 1 Father and 1 Child. Testing Performed by an AABB & ISO 17025 Accredited Laboratory.
• The DNA Direct Home Paternity Test INCLUDES 22 GENETIC MARKERS FOR 100% ACCURACY. Results completed in as little as 2 business days.
• Kit includes FREE Return Shipping back to the Laboratory. Register your kit online to receive your results.
• Professional and Confidential. Ships in discreet packaging for privacy. Phone Number Available for Questions.
• Kit includes PAIN-FREE cheek swabs for sample collection in the comfort and privacy of your home. DNA Direct cannot send at-home collection kits to New York addresses. New York State Law requires that residents either obtain a court order or include a physician to complete the testing process.

User questions & answers

Question:	Hello, can we use the swab on anything the child drank out of, put mouth on, etc? Or will the test only work with a swabbing inside the cheek
Answer:	Per instructions, you must swab the cheek after the person has nothing to eat or drink for at least 30 minutes to collect enough of the DNA sample.
Question:	trying to get an idea on how long it takes to get to the lab, where is the lab located
Answer:	When you send the package you will get a tracking number. I am in Virginia and it took two days for it to arrive at in Texas.
Question:	Can two kids swab to see if they are biological
Answer:	The DNA kit can be used for a sibling DNA test, but there is a price difference. Please contact our Customer Service team at 575-915-1030 and they will be able to assist you with it.
Question:	Can this test be used for a child and paternal grandparent
Answer:	Thank you for contacting DNA Direct Solutions. If you are needing to perform a DNA test that is not a direct Paternity DNA test, please contact our Customer Service Team at 575-915-1030, and they will be able to assist you.

Product description

Test your DNA to see if you have significant American Indian ancestry. The diversity of New World peoples is large: 500 Nations is a familiar phrase. Our method searches for the maximum available data. It is the only such test on the market. Most DNA testing companies have data on only about 20 or fewer North or South American Indian populations, of which only a handful are U.S. tribes. None is in the East. We have STR data for over 60 American Indian populations, including 3 Cherokee groups, one of which is Enrolled Cherokee from North Carolina. Once you order Amazon sends you a sample collection kit the next day. Return your samples to the lab in the free, prepaid overnight FedEx pack included in your kit. Your report is fulfilled by email within about two weeks of your sample’s receipt at the lab.

Tribes and Nations Included in Test: Algonquian Indians, Amazonian Indians, Andean Indians, Apache, Athabaskan, Atocpan Indians, Belem Amazonians ,Brazilian Indians, Cherokee Indians, Chihuahua Indians, Chippewa Indians, Choctaw Indians, Chukch,i Cochimi Indians, Cora Indians, Cree Indians, Creek Indians, Cucupa/Cocobah Indians, Cuetzalan Indians, Diegueno Indians, Dogrib Indians, Eskimo, Evenk, Guatemalan Mestizo, Guerrero Mestizo, Hualapai and Yavapai Indians, Huichol Indians, Huichols – Durango, Huichols – Jalisco, Huichols – Nayarit, Inupiat, Kichwa Indians, Kiliwa Indians, Kumeyaa Indians, Lumbee Indians, Mayo – Sonora, Mexicaneros – Durango, Miwok Indians, Mojave Indians, Muskogean Indians, Native American – Michigan, Native American – Minnesota, Native American – Northern Ontario, Native American – Saskatchewan, Native American – Florida, Navajo, Ojibwe Indians, Orinoquian Indians, Otomi Indians, PaiPai Indians, Paraguayan Indians, Raramuri Indians, Salishan Indians, Seminole Indians, Seri Indians, Sioux Indians, Tarahumara Indians, Tepehuanos – Durango, Yuman Indians, Yupik.

• Test your DNA to see if you have significant American Indian ancestry.
• Included are Cherokee, Apache, Chippewa, Lumbee, Mexican and South American Indians and dozens of others.
• It is the most complete forensic database for American Indian DNA testing.
• Easy to use swab.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this test give info on other heritage as well not just Native American
Answer:	Yes we have about ten Canadian Aboriginal populations. Here are some examples: Athabaskan, Salishan, Native American Northern Ontario, Saskatchewan Native American, Ojibwe.
Question:	Does this include canadian native americans first nation
Answer:	Iroquois lived in Troy Ny before having to migrate towards Michigan because of the European creating building's and the eri canal. I have record of my great great grandfather who fought in the trail of tears cherokee. Because on top of his military paperwork it had 2 checkmarks, white, black they wrote cherokee. I took CRI dna testing knowing for fact i have native American dna it showed 0 results. I am hoping this one can help. My grandfather was son of two slaves a native American and black slave of slave master Inman. She dropped him and his twin off at a caucasian last named Thompson house who raised him. We know this from word of mouth and as looking into military records we found this to be truth. Thank goodness in a way my whole line and still to this day fights in america soil military. If it was not for the military paperwork word of mouth would still be just word of mouth. My p/t grandmother on the other hand always said we never asked where were from it was not to be spoken about. So to find her side too is important also my afro-Cuban side. Which my family is from blue/green eyes white skin (my granddather) to clearly african decent dark skin (my grandmother). My grandfather always left me with this qoute before passing away when I was a child age 7. "If anyone ever ask who you are, show them your hair." Something that stuck with him after being pulled over by kkk members in Tennessee when I was one. Asking him why he had a white child in his car and he begged to pull off my hat to show my hair. That is what saved him he said, my roots from my hair. Before my garndmother passed in 2005 I had asked why did they never talked about race? She said because we never wanted you guys to sterotype people. Find who they are as individuals and not what history pictured thier lineage to be. Long story but I am skeptical with some of these dna test. Try searching up military records. Many Cherokee were raped by caucasian why there are many white cherokee. Word of Mou
Question:	Does this kit include testing for Iroquois or Seneca
Answer:	No, we do not have data from Tainos. No data have been published from Tainos. We do, however, have data on several Caribbean island populations. They are covered in the full product, DNA Fingerprint Plus. Here's a blog post you might enjoy: dnaconsultants.com/puerto-rico-and-haiti-may-possess-the-best-guarded-secrets-of-pre-columbian-civilizations/.
Question:	Is this test able to show Taino ancestry
Answer:	Thanks for contacting us. Please see the list of Vitamins below: Choline Deficiency Lutein and Zeaxanthin Deficiency Lycopene Deficiency Vitamin A (Carotene) Deficiency Vitamin A (Retinol) Deficiency Vitamin B1 Deficiency Vitamin B12 Deficiency Vitamin B2 Deficiency Vitamin B3 Deficiency Vitamin B5 Deficiency Vitamin B6 Deficiency Vitamin B7 Deficiency Vitamin B9 Deficiency Vitamin C Deficiency Vitamin D Deficiency Vitamin E Deficiency Vitamin K Deficiency Please visit this page for more details, sample reports, etc.: https://silverberrygenomix.com/vitamin-balance/ With best Regards, The Silverberry Team

• HELPFUL TEST - This test is a great place to start if you want to dig into your body's relationship with food. The test measures IgG antibodies in a small blood sample to tell you how your immune system reacts to 96 different foods. You can then use your results to help guide a temporary elimination diet to pinpoint the foods you're sensitive to. (Note: food sensitivities are different than food allergies and intolerances. This is not an allergy test.)
• GUIDANCE FOR AN ELIMINATION DIET - Food sensitivities can contribute to migraines, joint pain, skin issues, gastrointestinal distress, and other symptoms. Finding the symptom-causing foods isn't always easy, but the Everlywell Food Sensitivity Test makes it easier by giving you useful information that can help guide a temporary elimination diet.
• EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND RESULTS - Gain meaningful insights about your health with easy-to-understand test results. Download and share with your healthcare provider, family, or friends. We also provide you with additional resources and helpful tips along the way.
• CERTIFIED LABS - Each partner lab we choose to work with is CLIA-certified (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments). This means they have to meet high standards to obtain both state and federal certifications and submit themselves to regular inspections.
• PHYSICIAN-REVIEWED - Everlywell test orders and results are reviewed and approved by an independent board-certified physician within your state.

User questions & answers

Question:	Do you have to have eaten the food recently to be tested for it? That’s what one of the questions and answers suggest
Answer:	The antibodies being testing are called IgG. As long as you have eaten a certain food within the past 4 weeks, the test should be able to detect those IgG levels. Conversely, if someone has removed a food from their diet for long periods of time, they may or may not still have IgG reactivity detected. It is possible for antibodies to change, however, it takes roughly 6 months for an IgG antibodies to leave your system completely. That means no eating any form or source of the food in question for at least 6 months. Our test looks at your current diet. If you are looking to add a potentially ‘problematic’ food back into your diet to see if you’re still sensitive to it on your test results, it’s recommended to consume that food for about 4 weeks prior to testing. Please be advised that if you experience symptoms while eating this food, you’ve already identified a sensitivity.
Question:	What if some of the foods tested have not been eaten in a while
Answer:	Hello! If you are looking to add a potentially ‘problematic’ food back into your diet to see if you’re still sensitive to it on your test results, it’s recommended to consume that food for about 4 weeks prior to testing. Please be advised that if you experience symptoms while eating this food, you’ve already identified a sensitivity.
Question:	Would an effort to eat many of the foods on the list prior to taking the test help to receive a more complete profile
Answer:	If you are suspicious about a certain food or food group, especially in the heavy offenders such as gluten or dairy, be sure to consume prior to taking the test. They make it very clear in the instructions that if you aren't consuming that product you cannot test an intolerance for it.
Question:	Can this test be shipped from ny once test is completed
Answer:	We currently do not offer tests to residents of New York state. This is due to the state’s regulations around testing. We hope to eventually offer all of our tests in all 50 states.