Ancestry DNA Testing

Discover the rich tapestry of your heritage with our Ancestry DNA Test. Our comprehensive DNA test allow you to explore your ancestral roots and uncover the various cultures and regions that shape your unique identity.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Choose Your Path to Discovery

Embark on your journey to uncover your family history today with our Ancestry DNA Test, and gain insights into the rich heritage that makes you who you are. Contact us to learn more or to order your kit!

Easy Sample Collection

Our Ancestry DNA Test kit includes clear, easy-to-follow instructions and a quick, painless cheek swab for safe, effortless sample collection at home. Just mail your sample back using the prepaid envelope, and you're on your way to uncovering your rich, unique genetic history.

Accurate Analysis

Once your sample is received, it will be processed through Ancestry.com’s state-of-the-art laboratory, which utilizes advanced genetic analysis techniques to examine your DNA. The test analyzes thousands of genetic markers, enabling a detailed understanding of your ethnic background.

Comprehensive Results

You’ll receive a detailed report outlining your ancestry composition, connecting you to specific geographic regions and highlighting the diverse cultures that contribute to your family history. Discover your family’s migration patterns, significant historical connections, and much more!

Connect with Relatives

As a bonus, our Ancestry DNA Test can help you connect with relatives who share your genetic makeup through Ancestry.com’s extensive database. You could find long-lost cousins or connect with distant relatives!

Privacy and Security

Your privacy is our top priority. All personal information and DNA samples are handled with the utmost confidentiality and care, ensuring your sensitive genetic data remains fully secure and protected.

Expert Support

Throughout your journey, our support team is available to assist with any questions about your results or the testing process. We're here to provide expert assistance and ensure your experience is smooth and insightful.

DISCOVER YOUR ORIGINS

The HomeDNA Starter Ancestry DNA Test

Harnesses the power of your DNA to bridge the gap between your past and present. This test allows you to uncover where your ancestors originated and identify the contemporary population groups you share the most in common with.

Once your ancestry DNA kit arrives, simply collect your DNA sample using an easy cheek swab. This will initiate a world population ancestry analysis that reveals your roots. The second part of the test will show you which present-day populations most closely resemble your DNA, giving you an enriching understanding of your heritage.

Exploring your ancestry has never been more enjoyable with this convenient at-home DNA heritage test!

PACKAGE DETAILS

The DNA Starter Ancestry Kit Includes

  • Comprehensive instructions
  • Postage-paid envelope for returning samples to the lab (for U.S. customers only)
  • Comprehensive instructions

Q: When will I receive my results?
A: Once your samples are received at our laboratory and properly analyzed, you can expect your results within 6 weeks.

GPS Origins DNA Test

An advanced, targeted autosomal test that reveals your ancestry DNA and uncovers the migration journeys that have shaped your rich genealogical heritage.

Discover Your DNA Origin
GPS Origins DNA Test Tabs

Unlock Your Ancestral Secrets

Our GPS Origins kit includes simple instructions, cheek swabs for easy DNA sample collection, and a postage-paid envelope for U.S. customers to return their samples to our lab.

Our qualified laboratory tests over 80,000 unique genetic markers, cross-referencing this data across dozens of gene pools and more than 1,000 reference populations. This allows us to create a detailed report on where your family's DNA originated and how your unique DNA signature has migrated over time.

This advanced autosomal test is meticulously targeted and may even reveal the town or village where various cultures of your ancestors intersected, painting a vibrant picture of the migration journeys that have shaped your genealogical heritage.

Simple 4-Step Process

1

Order

Purchase your GPS Origins DNA kit online

2

Swab

Use the provided cheek swabs to collect your DNA sample

3

Return

Mail your sample back using the prepaid envelope

4

Discover

Receive your detailed ancestry report in 6 weeks

Already tested with another company?

You may be able to upload your raw data file and receive GPS Origins results using your existing data.

Learn How to Upload Raw Data

Key Features of GPS Origins

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    New Ancestral Tracking Technique:

    Pinpoints your genetic genealogy with remarkable precision.

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    Extensive Genetic Analysis:

    Over 80,000 autosomal genetic markers tested, analyzing more than 1,000 reference populations and 41 gene pools.

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    Simple Collection Method:

    A painless cheek swab is all it takes to gather your DNA sample.

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    Privacy-Guaranteed Service:

    Our highly-accredited lab ensures that your DNA remains confidential and is not sent to a third-party lab.

What's Included in Your Kit

Instructions

Easy-to-follow guide

Cheek Swabs

Sterile collection tools

Return Envelope

Prepaid shipping (U.S. only)

Sample ID

Unique identification

When to Expect Your Results

6 Week Processing Time

From the time we receive your sample at our lab, you can expect your comprehensive ancestry report within approximately 6 weeks.

We'll notify you by email when your results are ready to view in your secure online account.

Your Report Will Include:

  • Detailed ethnicity estimates
  • Ancestral migration maps
  • Population matches
  • Historical context
  • Printable PDF version
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College of American Pathologists (CAP)

The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program is recognized by the federal government as being equal to or more stringent that the government’s own laboratory inspection program. DDC has maintained its accreditation under the CAP program since 2004. In addition to on-site laboratory inspection, CAP accreditation requires laboratories to participate in its Proficiency Testing Program in which CAP sends samples to the lab 3 times a year for DNA testing and evaluates the lab’s results. DDC has participated in the proficiency program since 2004 and has had 100% accuracy with the expected relationship interpretation on all surveys.

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)

The CLIA accreditation issued by the US Department of Health ensures laboratory results are timely, accurate, and reliable. DDC has been accredited by CLIA for over 19 years.

Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB)

(formerly American Association of Blood Banks)

The AABB’s Relationship Testing Accreditation program is the international gold standard for DNA paternity testing laboratories. The program establishes and promotes the highest standards of testing quality and care for patients and clients in all aspects of parentage and other relationship testing. Most courts and other government agencies mandate that DNA tests be performed by AABB-accredited laboratories. DDC received its initial AABB accreditation in 1996 and received AABB’s commendable practice recognition in 2004 for our Dual Process™.

ANAB ISO/IEC 17025 (formerly ACLASS)

ANAB is an international laboratory accreditation organization and is signatory of the IAF and IAAC multilateral cooperative arrangements (MLAs). Through the IAF, ILAC, IAAC, and APLAC MRAs/MLAs and the Multilateral Cooperative Accreditation Arrangement, ANAB cooperates with other accreditation bodies around the world ensuring that accredited certificates are recognized nationally and internationally. ISO/IEC 17025 is the international standard set for ensuring the technical competency of laboratories and covers every aspect of laboratory management including to name a few, sample preparation, analytical testing proficiency, record keeping and reports.

Ministry of Justice

The MOJ is a ministerial department that works to protect the public and reduce reoffending while providing a more effective, transparent, and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public in the United Kingdom. DNA Diagnostics Center has been accredited by the Ministry of Justice as a body that may carry out parentage tests directed by the civil courts in England and Wales under Section 20 of the Family Law Reform Act 1969.

National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA)

NATA is a national organization that provides the independent assurance of the technical competence of a laboratory meeting stringent international and Australian standards. The NATA accreditation provides a foundation of confidence in DDC’s ability to provide consistently reliable and accurate testing. NATA lists DDC/DNA Diagnostics Center as an approved laboratory, and accepts results from laboratories accredited by NATA under scope. DDC adheres to both the Australian Family Law Act Regulations 1984 and the international ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

Infidelity DNA Test

Suspecting a partner of infidelity can be a deeply painful experience. DNA infidelity testing offers a scientifically-based solution to help you uncover the truth. By testing fabric samples from underwear, clothing, or sheets that you provide, our tests can accurately confirm or deny the presence of male or female DNA. We offer two types of infidelity DNA tests, and our experts are here to help you determine which one is right for your needs. Every consultation is free, private, and completely confidential. Please note that infidelity testing is intended for informational purposes only and is not an accredited test, as it does not maintain the legal chain of custody for the submitted samples.

Please note that due to state regulations, testing is not available in Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Vermont.

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Native American DNA Test

Are you seeking proof of a biological relationship to apply for tribal membership? Native Americans across the United States rely on our Native American DNA Test to establish biological connections and provide the necessary evidence for tribal enrollment. Contact our experts today for a complimentary consultation. DDC has a dedicated team and a special phone number to assist you with tribal membership DNA testing services.

Please Note: This test does not determine whether you have Native American ancestry or provide ethnic percentages. It strictly serves to establish proof of biological relationships between an applicant and an existing tribe member for the purpose of tribal enrollment or membership.

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Female Lineage DNA Test

Our mtDNA test, also known as a maternal lineage test, utilizes mitochondrial analysis to establish your connection to relatives and potential ancestors through the maternal line. This test can also offer valuable insights in situations where maternity is uncertain but the mother is unavailable for a maternity test. While we cannot confirm maternity directly, we can determine the child's relationship to a possible maternal relative. Contact our experts today for a complimentary consultation and let us assist you in uncovering your family connections!

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Male Lineage DNA Test

A Y-chromosome DNA test, also known as Y-DNA testing, is an invaluable tool for tracing paternal relationships. By analyzing the Y-chromosome, which is inherited exclusively from father to son, we can help you uncover connections along your direct male lineage.

Whether you're seeking to confirm a biological relationship, determine paternity between a male child and a potential father, or gather insights into your medical history, our paternal lineage DNA test provides the accuracy and reliability you need to find the answers you're looking for.

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Avuncular (Aunt/Uncle) DNA Test

With the cooperation of an aunt or uncle, we can conduct an avuncular DNA test to determine if there is a biological match between the child and the man believed to be the father. Whether you need to confirm a paternal relationship for legal purposes, obtain important medical information, or simply seek the truth about a biological connection, our avuncular test delivers accurate and reliable results, providing you with the clarity you need to move forward.

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Family Relationship DNA Test

Peace of Mind offers reliable DNA results for intricate family cases. When close potential relatives are unavailable for testing, other family members may step in to help clarify and establish a child’s genetic relationship within the family. Our DNA Family Reconstruction Testing is a comprehensive series of tests designed to provide accurate answers swiftly. With our expertise in handling complex cases, we are here to assist you. Contact our specialists today for a free consultation!

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Twin Zygosity DNA Test

Typically, twins are classified as identical or fraternal by a doctor at birth based on physical observations and placental analysis; however, these methods are not always reliable. A Twin DNA Test, also known as a twin zygosity test, provides definitive confirmation of whether twins are identical or fraternal. Peace of Mind’s Twin DNA Test compares the genetic markers of each twin to determine if their genetic profiles match, offering accurate results for twins of all ages.

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Sibling DNA Test

When a potential father is unable to provide a DNA sample, you can still confirm paternity through a sibling DNA test. This type of testing is also useful for verifying relationships uncovered through ancestry testing. Peace of Mind’s Sibling DNA Test can determine whether an individual is a full sibling or half-sibling, offering the clarity and peace of mind you seek. Contact us for a free consultation—our knowledgeable customer support representatives are here to assist you!

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Grandparent DNA Test

When a potential father is unavailable for paternity testing, one or both of his parents can participate in his place. Peace of Mind’s Grandparent DNA Test can establish the biological relationship between a child and their grandparent(s), providing you with the answers and peace of mind you seek. Contact us for a free consultation—our knowledgeable customer support representatives are here to assist you!

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Maternity DNA Test

A maternity DNA test confirms whether the tested woman is the biological mother of the child in question. This type of testing operates similarly to a paternity test, except that it compares the child's DNA profile with that of the mother rather than the father. Even in the absence of the father’s DNA, Peace of Mind Paternity's maternity testing services can provide definitive results, conclusively establishing whether the child’s DNA matches that of the mother.

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