New & Sealed AncestryDNA Genetic Testing DNA Ancestry Test Kit

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AncestryDNA kit New & Sealed shipped with USPS First Class Mail. Includes free return shipping (within the U.S.A.)
1. What is AncestryDNA?
AncestryDNA, part of the Ancestry family of companies, provides a DNA testing service that utilizes some of the latest autosomal testing technology to revolutionize the way you discover your family history. This service combines advanced DNA science with the worlds largest online family history resource to predict your genetic ethnicity and help you find new family connections. It maps ethnicity going back multiple generations and provides insight into such possibilities as: what region of Europe are my ancestors from, or am I likely to have East Asian heritage? AncestryDNA can also help identify relationships with unknown relatives through a dynamic list of possible DNA member matches.
2. What do my results tell me?
Your AncestryDNA results include information about your genetic ethnicity estimates and, if youve chosen to see your matches and be listed as a match, identifies potential DNA matches, linking you to others who have taken the AncestryDNA test. Your results are a great starting point for more family history research, and it can also be a way to dig even deeper into the research youve already done.
3. What technology is behind this service?
The AncestryDNA test uses microarray-based autosomal DNA testing, which surveys a persons entire genome at over 700,000 locations, all with a simple saliva sample. Additionally, the online interface integrates state-of-the art tools for you to utilize your DNA results for family history research.
4. How is this DNA test going to help me with my research?
Your DNA may hold information to help make new discoveries about your familys past, your ancestral roots, as well as confirm information in your family tree. Using your DNA test in combination with an Ancestry subscription gives you hints that can guide your investigations and connect you with new relatives. These new relatives that you discover may have additional information, a piece of your family story to tell or photos to share.
5. How does the AncestryDNA test differ from other DNA tests?
Its more comprehensive.Unlike the Y-chromosome or mitochondrial DNA test, AncestryDNA uses an autosomal DNA test that surveys a persons entire genome at over 700,000 locations. It covers both the maternal and paternal sides of the family tree, so it covers all lineages. The Y-DNA test only reflects the direct father-to-son path in your family tree, and the mtDNA test only reflects the direct mother-to-child path in your family tree. Learn more about the differences between the DNA testshere. It predicts your recent genetic ethnicity.Thanks to advances in DNA technology were able to compare your DNA to samples from around the world, to find out more about your familys background and ethnic historynot ancient history, but the people and places that matter to you. Enhanced DNA matching.Unlike the Y-chromosome or mitochondrial DNA tests, the AncestryDNA autosomal test looks at a much broader range of your DNA, which helps identify matches throughout your entire family treealong both your paternal and maternal sides. The information is more relevant and recenttargeting your family history a few hundred or even a thousand years ago, as compared to the Y and mtDNA tests, which have a 10,000 to 50,000 year time focus.
6. When can I expect to get my results?
Your AncestryDNA test results will normally take about 6-8 weeks to process from the time that the lab receives your DNA sample. Please note that you must alsoactivate your DNA kitonline in order to begin processing. If you have not received your AncestryDNA results after 8 weeks, please contact customer service at 1-800-262-3787 and well help you out.
7. How do I see my results?
When your AncestryDNA results are ready, you will receive an email from AncestryDNA notifying you, with a link to view your results. Your results will also be available online in your password-protected Ancestry account.
8. What does autosomal DNA testing mean?
Autosomal DNA testing includes the other 22 pairs of chromosomes that arent the X or Y chromosome that determine your biological sex. Autosomal testing allows you to find family across all lines in your family tree. That means both men and women can take the test, and the results are not limited to just the direct maternal or paternal lines. Your autosomal chromosomes carry genetic information from both your parents thats passed down through the generations. Using autosomal testing, AncestryDNA surveys over 700,000 locations in your DNA, all with a simple saliva sample.