Advanced Specialty Tests

Order individual markers or panels for the Y-chromosome (male only), X-chromosome, and autosomal DNA. These tests can be used to broaden the possibilities for complex kinship testing (ex. sister siblingship test). A database for comparisons is currently being developed. The CODIS autosomal markers are also available in this section.

Note: these are new tests that will be performed at our new lab, so initial orders may take longer than usual. In many cases, transference of DNA from the University of Arizona to Houston will be necessary, which will cause up to a two week delay.

YDNA Tests for men

Y-STR DNA-FP Panel 1 (General purpose Y-chromosome STR panel) – Compatible to the YHRD database and very similar to the Y-DNA12. We only recommend this panel for filling missing markers or for re-testing inconsistent results. DNA-FP panels are set up to continue the compatibility for former DNA-Fingerprint lab.
Y-STR DNA-FP Panel 2 (Extended resolution Y-STR panel) – Contains many markers from the Y-DNA25 and Y-DNA37 marker tests. We only recommend this panel for filling missing markers or for re-testing inconsistent results. DNA-FP panels are set up to continue the compatibility for former DNA-Fingerprint lab clients.
Y-STR DNA-FP Panel 3 (Extended resolution Y-STR panel) – Contains markers for comparison with external public databases. These markers also make haplotypes tested elsewhere compatible to Family Tree DNA standards. We only recommend these panels for filling missing markers or for re-testing inconsistent results. DNA-FP panels are set up to continue the compatibility for former DNA-Fingerprint lab clients.
Y-STR DNA-FP Panel 4 (Extended resolution Y-STR panel) – Contains markers for comparison with external public databases. These markers also make haplotypes tested elsewhere compatible to Family Tree DNA standards. We only recommend these panels for filling missing markers or for re-testing inconsistent results. DNA-FP panels are set up to continue the compatibility for former DNA-Fingerprint lab clients.
Y-STR DNA-FP Panel 5 (Palindromic Pack) – Special panel to get a deeper insight into the structure of the palindromic region. In order to resolve apparent mismatches at multicopy markers in closely related individuals, it is sometimes necessary to have a closer look at asymmetrical features and to recognize the intra-chromosomal recombination events. Results from this test may disclose medical health predispositions.
Y-STR DNA Panel – Kittler - The Kittler method allows you to see the actual order of DYS385a/b. For example in Haplogroup R1b DYS385a/b is usually 14-11 while in Haplogroup R1a the actual order is 11-14.

Autosomal DNA Tests for Males and Females

Autosomal Panel 1 (General purpose autosomal STR panel) - Contains all 9 CODIS markers that can be used with the free OmniPop template for self-made Biogeographical interpretation. This test can also be used for informal paternity, maternity and siblingship testing but does not conform to official AABB standards, as we are not an accredited paternity testing lab.
Autosomal Panel 2 (Extended test of Panel 1) - Contains high resolution STR markers for verification of a very close relationship (ex. Incest). Markers can be compared to European databases like ENFSI and to other cofiler and identifiler based databases. We recommend testing for the markers in Autosomal Panel 1 before extending. This test does not conform to AABB standards.

X-STR DNA Tests for Males and Females

X-STR Panel 1 (General purpose X-chromosomal STR panel) – Contains highly discriminating X-STR loci that can be used for closely related family testing (ex. Sister siblingship test). Two females can test without the sample of the common male ancestor.
X-STR Panel 2 (Extended panel of X-STR markers) – contains relevant X-chromosomal STR that are well documented in scientific literature. In combination with X-STR Panel 1, it is possible to group them in closely linked X-chromosomal haplotype blocks. Those blocks can be traced for several generations along the X-chromosomal inheritance lineage.