Test Descriptions

Y-DNA12 Order Now

• For men only.
• Lower level of Y-DNA tests.
• 12-marker matches are highly likely to be related within the past 29 generations.
• Provides genealogically relevant matches and recent ancestral origins.
• Recommended for confirming a genealogical relationship with another male.
• Provides your Haplogroup: deep ancestral origin of the paternal line.
• We store your DNA for free so that you can upgrade the tests in the future
• NO subscription fees

Your matches and ancestral origins largely depend on how your DNA compares to our database. With the largest DNA database in the world, you have the greatest chance of finding close relatives by testing with us. However, if your paternal line is rare, it is possible you will not have matches or ancestral origins information right away. As our database is constantly growing, you may have matches over time, and we will send you e-mail notifications about any new matches.

Y-DNA37 Order Now

• For men only.
• Recommended level of Y-DNA tests.
• 37-marker matches are highly likely to be related within the past 8 generations.*
• Provides genealogically relevant matches and recent ancestral origins.
• Recommended for confirming a genealogical relationship with another male.
• Provides your Haplogroup: deep ancestral origin of the paternal line.
• We store your DNA for free so that you can upgrade the tests in the future
• NO subscription fees

Your matches and ancestral origins largely depend on how your DNA compares to our database. With the largest DNA database in the world, you have the greatest chance of finding close relatives by testing with us. However, if your paternal line is rare, it is possible you will not have matches or ancestral origins information right away. As our database is constantly growing, you may have matches over time, and we will send you e-mail notifications about any new matches.

*Estimated for exact 37-marker matches, at a 95% confidence level.

Y-DNA67 Order Now

• For men only.
• High level of Y-DNA tests.
• 67-marker matches are highly likely to be related within the past 6 generations.*
• Provides genealogically relevant matches and recent ancestral origins.
• Recommended for confirming a genealogical relationship with another male.
• Provides your Haplogroup: deep ancestral origin of the paternal line.
• We store your DNA for free so that you can upgrade the tests in the future
• NO subscription fees

Your matches and ancestral origins largely depend on how your DNA compares to our database. With the largest DNA database in the world, you have the greatest chance of finding close relatives by testing with us. However, if your paternal line is rare, it is possible you will not have matches or ancestral origins information right away. As our database is constantly growing, you may have matches over time, and we will send you e-mail notifications about any new matches.

*Estimated for exact 67-marker matches, at a 95% confidence level.

Y-DNA111 Order Now

• For men only.
• Highest level of Y-DNA tests.
• 111-marker matches are highly likely to be related within the past 4 generations.*
• Provides genealogically relevant matches and recent ancestral origins.
• Recommended for confirming a genealogical relationship with another male.
• Provides your Haplogroup: deep ancestral origin of the paternal line.
• We store your DNA for free so that you can upgrade the tests in the future
• NO subscription fees

Your matches and ancestral origins largely depend on how your DNA compares to our database. With the largest DNA database in the world, you have the greatest chance of finding close relatives by testing with us. However, if your paternal line is rare, it is possible you will not have matches or ancestral origins information right away. As our database is constantly growing, you may have matches over time, and we will send you e-mail notifications about any new matches.

*Estimated for exact 111 marker matches, at a 95% confidence level.

mtDNAPlus Order Now

• For both men and women.
• Mid-level mtDNA test.
• Tests both HVR1 and HVR2 (Hypervariable Regions 1 and 2).
• Provides ancestral origins.*
• Includes HVR1 and HVR1+HVR2 matches.
• HVR1+HVR2 matches are related within the past 28 generations.**
• We store your DNA for free so that you can upgrade the tests in the future
• NO subscription fees

* Your matches and ancestral origins depend on how your DNA compares to our database. With the largest DNA database in the world, you have the greatest chance of finding close relatives by testing with us. However, if your maternal line is rare, it is possible you will not have matches or ancestral origins information right away. As our database is constantly growing, you may have matches over time, and we will send you e-mail notifications about any new matches.

** with a 50% confidence interval.

mtFullSequence Order Now

• For both men and women.
• Highest level mtDNA test.
• Tests both HVR1 and HVR2 (Hypervariable Regions 1 and 2) and the Coding Region. This is all of the mtDNA.
• Provides most recent ancestral origins.*
• Includes HVR1, HVR1+HVR2, and FMS matches.
• FMS matches are related within the past 16 generations.**
• Recommended for confirming a relationship on the direct maternal line.
• We store your DNA for free so that you can upgrade the test in the future
• NO subscription fees

* Your matches and ancestral origins depend on how your DNA compares to our database. With the largest DNA database in the world, you have the greatest chance of finding close relatives by testing with us. However, if your maternal line is rare, it is possible you will not have matches or ancestral origins information right away. As our database is constantly growing, you may have matches over time, and we will send you e-mail notifications about any new matches.

** with a 90% confidence interval.

Family Finder Order Now

• For men or women.
• Autosomal DNA test.***
• Matches are related within about the last 5 generations.*
• Provides percentages of your ancestral make-up (Native-American, Middle Eastern (including Jewish), African, West and East European)**
• Recommended for genealogists.
• Includes matches with predicted relationship ranges.
• Great for confirming close relationships regardless of gender.

* We are leading the way in the development of innovative genealogical uses for autosomal DNA. You will be matched with others who have also taken the Family Finder test. However, if you come from an under-represented population, it is possible you will not find matches right away. Your matches largely depend on how your DNA compares to our database. As our database is constantly growing, you may have matches over time, and we will send you e-mail notifications about any new matches.

** Due to the nature of autosomal DNA, the test does not specify from which branch of your family tree your matches or the percentages of your geographic heritage derive.

*** This test uses the most advanced technology. From our experience, with a good-quality customer swab, 99.5% of all Family Finder tests are processed on the first attempt. If your sample falls in the less than 0.5% of all Family Finder tests that we run, we will attempt the test a second time, from a separate extraction to obtain results that satisfy our high quality control standards. After two failed attempts to yield clear results, you will have the following options: pay $150 for us to attempt the test again, receive a refund of the price you paid minus $150, or receive a credit for the difference towards another test of your choice. If you choose to pay the $150 retesting fee, you will be required to submit a fresh sample.

Family Finder + Y-DNA12 Order Now

• For men only.
• Autosomal DNA test and 12-marker Y-DNA test
• Autosomal test: great for confirming close relationships regardless of gender.
• 12-marker matches are highly likely to be related within the past 29 generations.*
• Autosomal matches are related within about the last 5 generations.**
• May provide genealogically relevant matches and recent ancestral origins for the Y-DNA12.
• The autosomal test provides percentages of your ancestral make-up (Native-American, Middle Eastern (including Jewish), African, West and East European)***
• The autosomal test includes matches with predicted relationship ranges.
• The Y-DNA test provides your paternal Haplogroup: deep ancestral origin of the paternal line.

*Your matches and ancestral origins largely depend on how your DNA compares to our database. With the largest DNA database in the world, you have the greatest chance of finding close relatives by testing with us. However, if your paternal line is rare, it is possible you will not have matches or ancestral origins information right away. As our database is constantly growing, you may have matches over time, and we will send you e-mail notifications about any new matches.

** We are leading the way in the development of innovative genealogical uses for autosomal DNA. You will be matched with others who have also taken the Family Finder test. However, if you come from an under-represented population, it is possible you will not find matches right away. Your matches largely depend on how your DNA compares to our database. As our database is constantly growing, you may have matches over time, and we will send you e-mail notifications about any new matches.

** Due to the nature of autosomal DNA, the test does not specify from which branch of your family tree your matches or the percentages of your geographic heritage derive.

Family Finder + Y-DNA67 Order Now

For males only. Use the power of the 67-marker Y-DNA test to find matches in your direct paternal line, and other males with whom you share a common male ancestor in the genealogical time frame. Also included the Family Finder test to help you find family across all your lines up to 6 generations back. The Y-DNA37 test matches your results against others in the Y-DNA database, while the Family Finder matches your results against those that are part of the Family Finder database. The customer will be able to download and print a personalized certificate and report.

Y-DNA67 + mtFullSequence Order Now

• For men only.
• Recommended level of Y-DNA and mtDNA tests.
• Provides matches and recent ancestral origins.*
• 67-marker matches are highly likely to be related within the past 8 generations**
• Tests both HVR1 and HVR2 (Hypervariable Regions 1 and 2) and the Coding Region. This is all of the mtDNA.
• FMS matches are related within the past 16 generations.***
• Y-DNA recommended for confirming a genealogical relationship with another male.
• Recommended for confirming a relationship on the direct maternal line.
• Provides your Haplogroups: deep ancestral origin of the direct paternal and maternal lines.
• We store your DNA for free so that you can upgrade the tests in the future
• NO subscription fees

*Your matches and ancestral origins largely depend on how your DNA compares to our database. With the largest DNA database in the world, you have the greatest chance of finding close relatives by testing with us. However, if your paternal line is rare, it is possible you will not have matches or ancestral origins information right away. As our database is constantly growing, you may have matches over time, and we will send you e-mail notifications about any new matches.

** with a 95% confidence interval.

*** with a 90% confidence interval.

Y-DNA37+mtDNAPlus Order Now

• For men only.
• Recommended level of Y-DNA and mtDNA tests.
• Provides matches and recent ancestral origins.*
• 37-marker matches are highly likely to be related within the past 8 generations**
• HVR1+HVR2 matches are related within the past 28 generations***
• Y-DNA recommended for confirming a genealogical relationship with another male.
• mtDNA recommended for confirming a genealogical relationship with another male or female.
• Provides your Haplogroups: deep ancestral origin of the direct paternal and maternal lines.
• We store your DNA for free so that you can upgrade the tests in the future
• NO subscription fees

*Your matches and ancestral origins largely depend on how your DNA compares to our database. With the largest DNA database in the world, you have the greatest chance of finding close relatives by testing with us. However, if your paternal line is rare, it is possible you will not have matches or ancestral origins information right away. As our database is constantly growing, you may have matches over time, and we will send you e-mail notifications about any new matches.

** with a 95% confidence interval.

*** with a 50% confidence interval.

Family Finder + Y-DNA37 Order Now

For males only. Use the power of the 37-marker Y-DNA test to find matches in your direct paternal line, and other males with whom you share a common male ancestor in the genealogical time frame. Also included the Family Finder test to help you find family across all your lines up to 6 generations back. The Y-DNA37 test matches your results against others in the Y-DNA database, while the Family Finder matches your results against those that are part of the Family Finder database. The customer will be able to download and print a personalized certificate and report.

Family Finder + mtDNAPlus Order Now

For males and females. Use the power of the Mitochondria test to learn about your maternal line origin and find matches in your direct maternal line. Also included the Family Finder Test to help you find family across all your lines up to 6 generations back. The mtDNA test matches your results against others in the mtDNA database, while the Family Finder matches your results against others in the Family Finder database. The customer will be able to download and print a personalized certificate and report.

Family Finder + mtFullSequence Order Now

Use the power of the Full Mitochondrial Sequence (FMS) test to learn about the maternal line origin and find matches in your direct maternal line, and add to it the mighty Family Finder Test to help you find family across all your lines lines up to 6 generations back.

Y-DNA37+mtFullSequence Order Now

• For men only.
• Recommended level of Y-DNA and mtDNA tests.
• Provides matches and recent ancestral origins.*
• 37-marker matches are highly likely to be related within the past 8 generations**
• Tests both HVR1 and HVR2 (Hypervariable Regions 1 and 2) and the Coding Region. This is all of the mtDNA.
• FMS matches are related within the past 16 generations.***
• Y-DNA recommended for confirming a genealogical relationship with another male.
• Recommended for confirming a relationship on the direct maternal line.
• Provides your Haplogroups: deep ancestral origin of the direct paternal and maternal lines.
• We store your DNA for free so that you can upgrade the tests in the future
• NO subscription fees

*Your matches and ancestral origins largely depend on how your DNA compares to our database. With the largest DNA database in the world, you have the greatest chance of finding close relatives by testing with us. However, if your paternal line is rare, it is possible you will not have matches or ancestral origins information right away. As our database is constantly growing, you may have matches over time, and we will send you e-mail notifications about any new matches.

** with a 95% confidence interval.

*** with a 90% confidence interval.

Comprehensive Genome Order Now

For males only. This is the combination Family Finder, plus a male specific Y-chromosome test and a Full Mitochondrial Sequence (FMS), the most comprehensive and highest resolution mtDNA test. Results identify the ethnic and geographic origin of the maternal and paternal lines. Matches for the Y-DNA67 and the Full Mitochondrial Sequence (FMS) tests indicate a recent common ancestor in the paternal and maternal lines respectively between you and your match. The Family Finder Test helps you find family across all your lines, up to 6 generations back, by checking hundreds of thousands of points in your autosomal DNA, and comparing your results with others in the Family Finder database. The customer will be able to download and print a personalized certificate and report.

Monoamine Oxidase A (Warrior Gene) Order Now

The Warrior Gene is a variant of the gene MAO-A on the X chromosome. Recent studies have linked the Warrior Gene to increased risk-taking and aggressive behavior. Whether in sports, business, or other activities, scientists found that individuals with the Warrior Gene variant were more likely to be combative than those with the normal MAO-A gene. However, human behavior is complex and influenced by many factors, including genetics and our environment. Individuals with the Warrior Gene are not necessarily more aggressive, but according to scientific studies, are more likely to be aggressive than those without the Warrior Gene variant. This test is available for both men and women, however, there is limited research about the Warrior Gene variant amongst females. Additional details about the Warrior Gene genetic variant of MAO-A can be found in Sabol et al, 1998.

Transfer Relative Finder Order Now

This option is available for men or women who have Relative Finder results from a third party company that used the Illumina OmniExpress Plus Genotyping BeadChip (this includes tests performed by 23andMe). You may use this option to upload your results to the Family Tree DNA database. This product will provide you with a Family Tree DNA personal page and various features.

ATTENTION: If you are already a Family Tree DNA customer, please log into your personal account to transfer your third party results and avoid creating a duplicate record.

Results file with less than 700,000 SNPs (i.e. 23andMe's V2):

• Is NOT compatible with our Family Finder product. In order to verify the compatibility,you will have to upload your file into our system. Please read our refund policy, before you proceed and find your record incompatible.
• Includes a one-time use coupon code to purchase our Family Finder product for an additional $70 plus shipping.

Results file with more than 900,000 SNPs (i.e. 23andMe's V3):

• Is compatible with our Family Finder product.
• Includes matches related within about the last 5 generations and predicted relationship ranges.*
• Provides percentages of your ancestral make-up (Native-American, Middle Eastern (including Jewish), African, West and East European).
• Recommended for genealogists.
• Great for confirming close relationships regardless of gender.
• Please note, uploaded files are batch processed once a week. You will be notified by e-mail when your file has been processed.

*You will be matched with others who have also taken the Family Finder test. However, if you come from an under-represented population, it is possible that you will not find matches right away. Your matches largely depend on how your DNA compares to our database. As our database is constantly growing, we will send you e-mail notifications about any new matches.

IMPORTANT: Your results from Family Tree DNA compared to another company's results will be similar, however, they WILL NOT be exact. Due to Family Tree DNA's proprietary algorithm your matches, centimorgan totals, and centimorgan length will vary.

23andMe © is a copyrighted trademark of 23andMe, Inc ©. Family Tree DNA is not affiliated with 23andMe © in any way.

Transfer Y-DNA33 Order Now

This option is available for customers who have 33-marker Y-DNA results from a third party company that used the Sorenson's laboratory (this includes tests performed by Ancestry, GeneTree, and Sorenson's SMGF). You may use this option to upload your results to the Family Tree DNA database. The $19 fee will provide you with a Family Tree DNA personal page which will allow you to:

• Join Family Tree DNA projects freely, but you will not receive matches or a haplogroup prediction.
• Your uploaded results will be available to the administrator and included on the project's public page for comparison with other project members.

Transfer Y-DNA33 + Y-DNA25 Order Now

For customers who have 33-marker Y-DNA results from a third party company that used the Sorenson's laboratory (this includes tests performed by Ancestry, GeneTree, and Sorenson's SMGF) use this option to upload your results to the Family Tree DNA database and includes additional testing with Family Tree DNA to make your results compatible with our Y-DNA 25 marker test for matching purposes. The $58 fee ($19 transfer fee + $39 for the added markers) will include the same features provided to Family Tree DNA customers:

• Matches: Genetic cousins who share the same paternal line. You will have full access to your matches’ names and e-mail addresses and any genealogical information they have provided. You can immediately begin networking and exchanging information freely.
• Ancestral Origins: Your matches’ paternal origins, listed by country, provide clues about your own recent geographic and ethnic ancestry.
• Haplogroup: The deep ancestral origin your direct paternal line defined by your specific genetic signature.
• Migration Map & Frequency Map: Interactive maps detail the ancient migrations of your paternal ancestors and the distribution of your haplogroup from more recent times.
• Y-DNA Certificate: A printable certificate which includes your name and marker (STR) values.
• Unlimited Updates: As our database grows, you will receive notifications about new matches we find for you. There are no subscription fees for this service.

Transfer Y-DNA46 Order Now

This option is available for customers who have 46-marker Y-DNA results from a third party company that used the Sorenson's laboratory (this includes tests performed by Ancestry, GeneTree, and Sorenson's SMGF). You may use this option to upload your results to the Family Tree DNA database. The $19 fee will provide you with a Family Tree DNA personal page which will allow you to:

• Join Family Tree DNA projects freely, but you will not receive matches or a haplogroup prediction.
• Your uploaded results will be available to the administrator and included on the project's public page for comparison with other project members.

Transfer Y-DNA46 + Y-DNA37 Order Now

For customers who have 46-marker Y-DNA results from a third party company that used the Sorenson's laboratory (this includes tests performed by Ancestry, GeneTree, and Sorenson's SMGF) use this option to upload your results to the Family Tree DNA database and includes additional testing with Family Tree DNA to make your results compatible with our Y-DNA 37 marker test for matching purposes. The $58 fee ($19 transfer fee + $39 for the added markers) will include the same features provided to Family Tree DNA customers:

• Matches: Genetic cousins who share the same paternal line. You will have full access to your matches’ names and e-mail addresses and any genealogical information they have provided. You can immediately begin networking and exchanging information freely.
• Ancestral Origins: Your matches’ paternal origins, listed by country, provide clues about your own recent geographic and ethnic ancestry.
• Haplogroup: The deep ancestral origin your direct paternal line defined by your specific genetic signature.
• Migration Map & Frequency Map: Interactive maps detail the ancient migrations of your paternal ancestors and the distribution of your haplogroup from more recent times.
• Y-DNA Certificate: A printable certificate which includes your name and marker (STR) values.
• Unlimited Updates: As our database grows, you will receive notifications about new matches we find for you. There are no subscription fees for this service.