mtDNA Testing Comparison Chart
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N/A - Not Applicable N/T - Not Tested |
1While the Argus website lists a "Full Length Genome" test, if you try to order it, you will receive a message that says, "Product not found". A scrolling "News" box on the main Argus site in Dec 2007 stated: "Dear Argus visitors: We have suspended the full length mitochondrial DNA sequencing as we investigate next-generation technologies. We hope this will allow dramatically reduced prices. Thank you for your interest in our products. David Whyte"
2DNA Ancestry's database allows users to upload results from other companies/labs.
3In 2007, DNA Ancestry acquired Relative Genetics.
4Returning customers do not pay 2nd extraction fee.
5Only haplogroups H and U are SNP confirmed. All other haplogroups inferred. (Source)
6Family
Tree DNA also processes tests for African
DNA, along with its European subsidiary iGENEA,
and DNA Ancestry & Family Origin.
Participants
who join Family Tree DNA's database will have kit numbers that begin with
'A' from African DNA, 'E' from iGENEA, and 'M' from DNA Ancestry &
Family Origin.
National Geographic Genographic kit transfers begin with 'N'.
7There is a discount when mtDNA is ordered as an upgrade on a Y-chromosome DNA test through Family Tree DNA.
8All mitochondrial DNA is SNP confirmed at no charge.
920% to 30% discount for Educational Institutions and DNA Group Projects
10Genebase launched in 2005. Genetrack Biolabs launched in 1998. (Source)
11GeneTree participants will be able to convert their SMGF results into the GeneTree system for a fee. GeneTree users may also upload their result from other DNA companies.
12GeneTree was founded in 1997 as a
relationship/forensic DNA testing company. In 2007, Sorenson
Companies acquired Houston-based Indentigene and merged its services with
GeneTree. (Source)
GeneTree was relaunched as a genetic genealogy testing company on October
23, 2007. (Source)
13National Geographic Genographic Project's DNA processing company partner
is Family Tree DNA. Genographic participants may opt to join a Family Tree DNA
genealogical project once their results are in. Likewise, Family Tree DNA customers may
upload their results to the Genographic Project for a nominal fee. However, both
National Geographic and Family Tree DNA are separate entities and becoming a customer of
one, does not automatically affiliate you with the other.
http://www.shopnatgeo.co.uk/Genographic_Project_Public_Participation_Kit_p/72036dtc.htm
14If a Genographic participant opts to upload their results to Family Tree DNA, upgrades to more refined tests can be purchased.
15Oxford's MatriLine is partially accessible to the public. The database is viewable, but only Oxford customers may add to it, and contact any matches.
African DNA, Argus Bioscience, DNA Ancestry,
DNA Ancestry & Family Origins, DNA
Heritage, Family Tree DNA, Genebase/Genetrack, GeneTree, iGENEA, National Geographic Genographic,
Oxford Ancestors, and Relative Genetics are registered, trademarked, and/or copyrighted names of
companies, websites and organizations, not affiliated with ISOGG.
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