Mt-DNA Mitochondrial DNA Test

The Mitochondrial MtDNA test will tell you whether two individuals, be they male or female, are related through the same maternal line. This type of test utilizes the Mitochondrial DNA for the analysis and not the usual DNA used in STR testing which is the nuclear DNA (found in the cell nucleus).

MtDNA is inherited by both males and females from their mothers; however, it is just females that pass it on. The copies of MtDNA are inherited and passed on relatively unchanged and this adds to the reliability of the test.

Our analysts will extract the required MtDNA and from it create what is called an X-SV profile for those taking part in the test. If two people happen to share the same X-SV pattern then it is probable that they share the same maternal line. An MtDNA test cannot tell you how close or far the relationship is, but simply that two people share the same maternal line.

The MtDNA test is offered by homeDNAdirect Canada for $495. The results will be ready in 19-21 business days. You can order your test online – Order Here

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