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General Information
Men have their mother's mtDNA, but do not pass it on to their children.
Mitochondrial DNA mtDNA testing may be used to support or disprove a relationship within the same direct maternal lineage. Such testing utilizes the portion of the DNA known as mitochondrial DNA - the DNA that is passed from mothers to each child through the egg, but which only female children continue to pass down. Therefore, participants may be either male or female; although, this test may not be used to evaluate the paternal lineage.
The Maternal Line Analysis takes advantage of this special form of DNA. Each of us carries virtually an exact copy of our mother's mtDNA. Therefore, all of our siblings and direct maternal relatives also have identical mtDNA sequences. Thus mtDNA is a valuable investigative tool for researching direct maternal line ancestry.
Mitochondrial DNA mtDNA testing is utilized to establish relationships between individuals in which a common mother may be indicative of a common genetic relationship.
Please contact your customer service representative for further information.
Fees
500.00
Specimen Requirements
Buccal swab; 10cc Lavender
Turnaround Time
4-7 days, up to 10 days for complex analysis
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