Y-DNA Testing Comparison Chart
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1 On request, DNA Fingerprint customers will get the electropherogram files of the sequencing run. There is an additional fee for the DNA extraction
($70.68) for first time customers. Once the DNA is extracted, they can order any test (YSTR, XSTR, autosomal or mtDNA) without any additional charges
for a new DNA extraction. Founded in 1999, Biotix entered the commercial genealogical testing market in 2004, and debuted their new subsidiary, DNA
Fingerprint, in 2005.
2 From 10 persons with the same surname/from the same geographical project additional 5% discount.
3 If the YHRD markers are ordered at DNA-Fingerprint and the customer consents, the company can submit the haplotypes to Dr. Roewer for the YHRD.org database.
4 DNA
Heritage uses Sorensen Genomics Lab for Y-DNA testing, and utilizes Marligen Bioscience
Labs for SNP testing. (Source: Alastair Greenshields
8/26/05 e-mail)
5 Ethnoancestry YSTR18 test offers 12 markers not commercially available at other companies. The following markers are ones that have only been previously used for academic genetic studies: DYS522 DYS589 DYS575 DYS594 DYS638 DYS487 DYS549 DYS494 DYS533 DYS636 DYS556 DYS505
6
If the GeoFather and GeoMother test are ordered combined then the second
test is half price. GeoGene also offers a discount to ISOGG members.
Enter "Isogg" into the Gift Voucher Discount Code on the order form for
an additional 20% discount.
7
National Geographic Genographic Project is a 5-year project which commenced in April
2005. National Geographic'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 $15 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.
8 If a
Genographic participant opts to upload their results to Family Tree DNA, they may elect to
upgrade their test to 25 or 37 markers.
9 Oxford's
Y-Chromosome database is partially accessible to the public. The database is viewable, but
only Oxford customers may add to it, and contact
any matches. Oxford's Y-Chromosome
database is partially accessible to the public. The database is viewable, but only Oxford
customers may add to it,
and contact any matches.
10 Relative Genetics
offers discounts for projects, either as an affiliate, or in a negotiated agreement with
an account manager. Contact Relative Genetics for more information.
11
Relative Genetics keeps genealogical samples for 20 years for free.
It is a complimentary storage available to clients and available for all genealogical
testing services. Clients can also choose to have their DNA destroyed if this
is their preference. A guaranteed banking option is also offered for an additional
fee.
12 Customers of Relative Genetics are provided a complimentary match against
the SMGF.org database.
DNA Fingerprint, Biotix, DNA Heritage, Ethnoancestry, Family Tree DNA, GeoGene, National
Geographic Genographic, Oxford Ancestors, and Relative Genetics, are registered, trademarked, and/or copyrighted names of companies,
websites and organizations, not affiliated with ISOGG.
Y-DNA Testing Comparison Chart for informational purposes only. Please submit
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