Our mtDNA test—also known as a maternal lineage test—uses mitochondrial analysis to confirm your relationship to relatives and possible ancestors through the maternal/female line. It can also provide additional information for situations where maternity is in question, but the mother is unavailable for a maternity test. Although maternity itself can’t be determined, we can determine the child’s relationship to a possible maternal relative. The report is posted to your secure online account 9 business days after all samples have been received at the lab.
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Reasons For Doing a mtDNA Test
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- Confirming Biological Relationships: Determine if you’re biologically related to a female relative or ancestor along your maternal line.
- Maternity Information: To obtain additional information for questions of maternity, when a possible mother is not available for testing.
- Medical History: Understand genetic health risks that may be passed down the female line.
Understanding Maternal Lineage DNA Testing
The mtDNA test provides scientific confirmation of more recent family relationships—for example, if you have identified a possible relative from genealogy research and want to confirm that relationship. This mtDNA comparative analysis tells you whether or not your mtDNA sequences are consistent or not, with the conclusion that you and the possible relative(s) may be related through a common female ancestor.
mtDNA is maternally inherited: Both men and women have mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA); however, only women can pass their mtDNA on to their children. In a mitochondrial DNA comparison test, individuals’ mtDNA sequences are compared to see if they share certain regions of the DNA that indicate they come from the same maternal line.
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How the Female Lineage Test Process Works
We make the mitochondrial DNA testing process easy by offering flexible options that meet your needs. Our customer support representatives are available to help you every step of the way.
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To start the DNA testing process, call our experts for a no-obligation consultation. Our representatives can help you navigate your unique situation and determine which test (legal or at-home) best suits your needs.
Collect the DNA Sample(s)
If you opt for an at-home DNA reconstruction test, we’ll send a complete kit right to your doorstep in discreet packaging. Simply collect cheek swabs (or other allowable sample types) from both tested parties, and return the samples in the prepaid mailer.
If you order a legal family DNA test, both tested parties can easily provide their DNA sample in-person at one of our 5000+ collection locations worldwide. Multiple appointments can be set up in different locations if necessary.
Your Test is Carefully Processed
Our laboratory technicians carefully handle and prepare your DNA samples for processing. Every DDC relationship test that utilizes buccal (cheek) swab samples is run two separate times by independent teams. The results of your family DNA test are then reviewed by our in-house team of PhDs and your report is prepared.
Receive Your Results Online
Once the family DNA testing process is complete, we’ll send you an email that will allow you to log in to our secure website and view your results. Your test results are completely confidential, and your private genetic information is never shared with or sold to outside parties. See our privacy policy here.
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FAQs About Male Lineage DNA Tests
Below, we’ve answered some common questions about our mitochondrial DNA test.
How Accurate Is mitochondrial DNA Testing?
mtDNA testing is highly accurate for tracing maternal lineage and confirming biological relationships along the female line. The precision of our testing methods ensures reliable results.
What Does a mtDNA Test Tell You?
A mtDNA test reveals information about your maternal ancestry, including potential connections with distant relatives who share a common ancestor on your maternal line.
What Is mtDNA?
mtDNA refers to the DNA from the mitochondrial, which is passed from mother to child. It’s used in genetic testing to trace maternal lineage and identify female relatives.
Can Men Participate in mtDNA Tests?
Men can indirectly participate in mtDNA tests if they’re interested in determining their maternal relatives. They’d need to ask a close biological female relative — mother, sister, maternal aunt, or maternal grandmother — to contribute a sample for comparison testing with his potential paternal relative or ancestor. Male lineage tests are available to identify paternal connections.
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