3rd Party Transfers: Y-DNA Results

  1. What is the Family Tree DNA Y-DNA STR Transfer program? faq id: 1613
  2. Which companies' Y-DNA results qualify for the current transfer offer? faq id: 1615
  3. How do I take part in the Family Tree DNA Y-DNA Transfer program? faq id: 1616
  4. If I already have a kit at Family Tree DNA, may I merge my "Import" account into my Family Tree DNA account? faq id: 1618
  5. If I already have results from a Y-DNA33 or Y-DNA46 panel, why do I need to order the Transfer Y-DNA33 + Y-DNA25 or Transfer Y-DNA46 + Y-DNA37? faq id: 1620
  6. Are mtDNA test results from other labs transferable to Family Tree DNA? faq id: 1622
  7. If my Y-DNA STR results include micro-alleles, will they be transferred? faq id: 1623
  8. After I transfer Y-DNA results, what are my options for upgrading with Family Tree DNA? faq id: 1624
  9. After I transfer my Y-DNA lab results to Family Tree DNA, will I have to submit new DNA to Family Tree DNA in order to upgrade? faq id: 1626
  10. Once I transfer, how quickly will I be able to view my results? Will I receive login credentials for the Family Tree DNA website? faq id: 1628
  11. What features does Family Tree DNA provide for viewing my DNA results? faq id: 1630
  12. Once I transfer, will I receive login credentials for the Family Tree DNA website? faq id: 1632
  13. What is Family Tree DNA's privacy policy? faq id: 1636
  14. If I transfer my lab results to Family Tree DNA and then decide I no longer want to be in your database, will I be able to remove my results? faq id: 1638
  15. Will any stored DNA be transferred to Family Tree DNA? faq id: 1640
  16. As a project administrator, why should I accept those from outside labs into my project? faq id: 1642
  17. How will potential transfers learn about Family Tree DNA's Y-DNA Transfer program? As a project administrator, how may I reach out to those who may wish to use the Y-DNA Transfer to join my project? faq id: 1679
  18. After taking part in the Y-DNA Transfer, why did some of my marker values change? (i.e., DYS442, GATAH4, and others) faq id: 1683
  19. I tested with Relative Genetics, do I qualify for the transfer? faq id: 1686
  20. In GAP 2.0, will I as a project administrator be able to evaluate Y-DNA Transfer kits with the TiP and Genetic Distance tool pages? faq id: 2069

Questions and Answers

  1. What is the Family Tree DNA Y-DNA STR Transfer program? faq id: 1613

    The Y-DNA Transfer program is the opportunity for those who previously Y-DNA tested at a Sorenson Genomics lab based company to take part in Family Tree DNA group projects and to retest at Family Tree DNA.

    Transfer customers may choose a basic transfer of Y-DNA46 panel results that will allow them to view their results in a new account and to join group projects. These are the Transfer Y-DNA33 and the Transfer Y-DNA46. They do not include either database matching or haplogroup prediction.

    Transfer customers may also choose to test the Y-DNA STR markers required for matching to Family Tree DNA's customers. These are the Transfer Y-DNA33 + Y-DNA25 and the Transfer Y-DNA46 + Y-DNA37. They include database matching and haplogroup prediction. However, they also require a new DNA sample.

    Transfer options are:

    Option Price Project Membership Database Matching Haplogroup Prediction
    Transfer Y-DNA33 $19 Yes No No
    Transfer Y-DNA46 $19 Yes No No
    Transfer Y-DNA33 + Y-DNA25* $58 Yes Yes Yes
    Transfer Y-DNA46 + Y-DNA37* $58 Yes Yes Yes

    * If you upgrade after ordering a basic transfer, the cost will be $49 US.

    Note: At this time, Ancestry.com transfers are only for Y-DNA STR results. They do not include results from mtDNA or autosomal DNA tests.

    See also:

  2. Which companies' Y-DNA results qualify for the current transfer offer? faq id: 1615

    Y-DNA results from any company that uses Sorenson Labs qualify for the current Y-DNA Transfer program. These include:

    • DNA Ancestry "Ancestry.com" (beginning with 2008)
    • Genetree
    • Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation "SMGF"

    Note: Even if you do not qualify for the Y-DNA Transfer, you may still be eligible for our retest program. You may read more about it here. (http://www.familytreedna.com/PDF/PROMO_GAP.pdf)

  3. How do I take part in the Family Tree DNA Y-DNA Transfer program? faq id: 1616

    You may take part in the Family Tree DNA Y-DNA Transfer program by following these steps.

    1. Go to the Y-DNA Transfer page, http://www.familytreedna.com/landing/ydna-transfer.aspx.
    2. Select the transfer package that is right for you, and click on the Order Now button beside it.
    3. Click the Next button and complete the Contact Information form.
    4. Click the Next button and complete the Shipping and Billing form.
    5. Review and complete your order.

    After your order has been placed, we display your new kit number and password. We also send a copy to your e-mail account.

    1. You may then login (https://www.familytreedna.com/login.aspx).
    2. Look for the text that says Upload your Y-DNA results from this page. Click here....
    3. Click on the Click here... link and add your lab values.
    4. Follow the instructions on the page to complete the process.

    Please remember to submit documentation (a results certificate or screen capture of results) for quality assurance review.

  4. If I already have a kit at Family Tree DNA, may I merge my "Import" account into my Family Tree DNA account? faq id: 1618

    No, merging a Y-DNA Transfer account with an existing account is not currently an option.

  5. If I already have results from a Y-DNA33 or Y-DNA46 panel, why do I need to order the Transfer Y-DNA33 + Y-DNA25 or Transfer Y-DNA46 + Y-DNA37? faq id: 1620

    FTDNASorenson Labs
    Y-DNA33Y-DNA46
    Y
    |
    D
    N
    A
    2
    5
    &
    Y
    -
    D
    N
    A
    3
    7    		 DYS393 Yes Yes
    DYS390 Yes Yes
    DYS19 Yes Yes
    DYS391 Yes Yes
    DYS385a-b Yes Yes
    DYS426 Yes Yes
    DYS388 Yes Yes
    DYS439 Yes Yes
    DYS389i Yes Yes
    DYS392 Yes Yes
    DYS389ii Yes Yes
    DYS458 Yes Yes
    DYS459a-b Missing Yes
    DYS455 Yes Yes
    DYS454 Yes Yes
    DYS447 Missing Yes
    DYS437 Yes Yes
    DYS448 Yes Yes
    DYS449 Yes Yes
    DYS464a-b-c-d Yes Yes
    Y
    |
    D
    N
    A
    3
    7    		 DYS460 Yes Yes
    Y-GATA-H4 Yes Yes
    YCAII Yes Yes
    DYS456 - Yes
    DYS607 - Missing
    DYS576 - Missing
    DYS570 - Missing
    CDYa-b - Missing
    DYS442 - Yes
    DYS438 Yes Yes
    O
    t
    h
    e
    r    		 DYS441 Yes Yes
    DYS444 - Yes
    DYS445 - Yes
    DYS446 - Yes
    DYS452 - Yes
    DYS461 Yes Yes
    DYS462 - Yes
    DYS463 Yes Yes
    DYS635 - Yes
    Y-GATA-A10 - Yes
    Y-GGAAT-1B07 - Yes

    The Y-chromosome DNA STR markers tested by Sorenson Labs as part of their Y-DNA33 and Y-DNA46 panels do not fully match the 25 and 37 Y-DNA STR markers tested by Family Tree DNA as part of our panels.

    Therefore, to be matched against customers in our database, Y-DNA Transfer customers will need to upgrade their results to include the missing markers. The Transfer Y-DNA33 + Y-DNA25 and Transfer Y-DNA46 + Y-DNA37 products provide the needed upgrades.

     

  6. Are mtDNA test results from other labs transferable to Family Tree DNA? faq id: 1622

    No, because the Sorenson lab does not use the same panels for mtDNA testing as Family Tree DNA, we are not able to offer a direct transfer. However, we do provide a discount for those who wish to retest.

  7. If my Y-DNA STR results include micro-alleles, will they be transferred? faq id: 1623

    If you have a micro-allele value for one of the STRs that you transfer, it will not currently be included. This is because the Family Tree DNA database does not currently include micro-allele values. However, Family Tree DNA will offer all the opportunity to submit an update request when our database does include micro-alleles.

  8. After I transfer Y-DNA results, what are my options for upgrading with Family Tree DNA? faq id: 1624

    After you transfer your Y-DNA results to Family Tree DNA, you may:

    • Order the Y-DNA33/25 or Y-DNA46/37 marker completion panel (if you have not yet done so)
    • Upgrade to higher Y-DNA testing levels
    • Order other tests we offer at Family Tree DNA

  9. After I transfer my Y-DNA lab results to Family Tree DNA, will I have to submit new DNA to Family Tree DNA in order to upgrade? faq id: 1626

    Yes, if you wish to order additional testing or an upgrade to your Y-DNA results, you will need to submit a new DNA sample.

  10. Once I transfer, how quickly will I be able to view my results? Will I receive login credentials for the Family Tree DNA website? faq id: 1628

    After you transfer and submit your results for review, they will be confirmed and posted to your Family Tree DNA myFTDNA account in 2 to 3 weeks. If you ordered a Y-DNA25 or Y-DNA37 test with your transfer, you will receive those results in 5 to 6 weeks after you return your new kit.

  11. What features does Family Tree DNA provide for viewing my DNA results? faq id: 1630

    Family Tree DNA offers several pages to both view your matches and understand your results in a historic context. You may read about those for Y-DNA results in the myFTDNA User Guide.

  12. Once I transfer, will I receive login credentials for the Family Tree DNA website? faq id: 1632

    Yes, we will e-mail new login credentials to you.

  13. What is Family Tree DNA's privacy policy? faq id: 1636

    Family Tree DNA employs the most stringent privacy policy. We are committed to the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor program - The European Commission's Directive on Data Protection. Family Tree DNA does not share information with third parties, and our customers choose what information they want to disclose.

  14. If I transfer my lab results to Family Tree DNA and then decide I no longer want to be in your database, will I be able to remove my results? faq id: 1638

    Yes, it is your DNA; you have the right to ask for its removal.

  15. Will any stored DNA be transferred to Family Tree DNA? faq id: 1640

    No, the transfer of results does not include any DNA you may have stored at another lab.

  16. As a project administrator, why should I accept those from outside labs into my project? faq id: 1642

    Accepting those with outside results into your project will help you bring new people into your project. These may represent new lineages.

  17. How will potential transfers learn about Family Tree DNA's Y-DNA Transfer program? As a project administrator, how may I reach out to those who may wish to use the Y-DNA Transfer to join my project? faq id: 1679

    Promoting the Y-DNA Transfer program depends on the efforts of project administrators. Your method for reaching out to potential transfers will vary. Here are some ideas.

    • Update your project's Public Project Website with information about the Y-DNA Transfer.
    • Post notices on message boards or through other social networking sites related to your project.
    • Contact those in public Y-DNA databases.
    PublicProjectWebsite

  18. After taking part in the Y-DNA Transfer, why did some of my marker values change? (i.e., DYS442, GATAH4, and others) faq id: 1683

    Family Tree DNA and Sorenson Labs use different standards to report some STR (short tandem repeat) marker values. After you transfer your results, we convert them to Family Tree DNA's standard.

  19. I tested with Relative Genetics, do I qualify for the transfer? faq id: 1686

    When Relative Genetics ceased operations, they transferred all results to DNA Ancestry (Ancestry.com). Depending on the number of tested markers you now have in your Ancestry.com account (at least the Y-DNA33 or Y-DNA46), you may qualify for the Y-DNA Transfer. If you need help accessing your Ancestry.com account, you will need to contact their customer service. We cannot provide support for Ancestry.com.

    Note: Even if you do not qualify for the Y-DNA Transfer, you may still be eligible for our retest program. You may read more about it here. (http://www.familytreedna.com/PDF/PROMO_GAP.pdf)

  20. In GAP 2.0, will I as a project administrator be able to evaluate Y-DNA Transfer kits with the TiP and Genetic Distance tool pages? faq id: 2069

    The ability to use the TiP and Genetic Distance pages in GAP 2.0 to evaluate Y-DNA Transfer program kits is limited by the type of transfer. Once someone upgrades to the standard Y-DNA25 or Y-DNA37 packages, their results will be available using these pages. Otherwise, they are only available on the result display pages (Y-DNA Classic, Y-DNA Colorized, and Y-DNA Results).