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Update: As of June 2004, we are now offering Surname testing from two different facilities. You may choose which one best suits your needs.


Family Tree DNA. You may choose Family Tree DNA to administer the testing of your DNA sample. Their website is available at www.familytreedna.com and they are very helpful at answering any questions you may have. They were the US's first genealogy-driven DNA testing service. The actual testing is done by the Genomic Analysis & Technology Core (GATC) facility at the University of Arizona. The following are some pros and cons:

    +  is exceptionally popular
    +  is very reputable
    +  is prompt and helpful at answering questions
    +  hosts over 4,000 surname projects
    +  stores DNA after testing
    +  tests the most markers (67)
    +  offers mtDNA (maternal) testing
    +  maintains Ysearch
    -   is more expensive ($8.25-$5.92/marker vs. DNA Heritage's $4.62-$4.40/marker)
    -   charges for shipping (all other companies are free)
    -   returns results very slowly (i.e. months; my longest wait time was from ordering on 04 June 2007 and receiving the final results on 14 September 2007)


DNA Heritage DNA Heritage. You may choose DNA Heritage to administer the testing of your DNA sample. Their website is available at www.dnaheritage.com and everyone I've been in touch with at the company has been very friendly and helpful. The actual testing is done by SorensonGenomics in Utah. It is the only laboratory in the world to be ISO accredited for genealogical testing.

    +  is very reputable
    +  is prompt and helpful at answering questions
    +  is less expensive (43 markers for $189 vs. Family Tree DNA's 37 markers for $189)
    +  uses the only laboratory in the world to be ISO accredited for genealogical testing
    +  follows NIST standardised scientific nomenclature
    +  maintains Ybase
    +  returns results within 3.5 weeks!
    +  now stores DNA after testing
    +  now offers mtDNA tests
    -   tests fewer Y-DNA markers
    -   curently only stores DNA for 3 years


Other Companies. I believe the most popular genealogical DNA testing centers are currently Family Tree DNA, DNA Heritage, and Oxford Ancestors. Family Tree DNA runs both Ancestry.com's Genetic Genealogy and JewishGen's Genealogy by Genetics. Companies you may wish to explore are:

DNA Heritage offers a price comparison. Competitor "1" is Relative Genetics. Competitor "2" is Family Tree DNA though the prices are lower through a Surname Project. Competitor "3" is Oxford Ancestors.


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