Reasons to Conduct a Genetic Genealogy Test Now

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Steve

I recently had my Y-DNA and mtDNA tested at Family Tree DNA, and several other family members have had their Y-DNA tested.

I thought about having a DNA test done long before I actually took the plunge and finally opted to have my DNA tested at FamilyTreeDNA. I’ve been very pleased with both the service and results.

Now, both FamilyTreeDNA and Ancestry.com are offering reduced prices on DNA tests and the reduced prices may persuade some fence-sitters to jump into the DNA pool.

Family Tree DNA offers the following sale prices until September 30, 2008:

  • A 12 marker Y-DNA test that normally sells for $189 is now $99 and comes with a free mtDNA test.
  • A 25 marker Y-DNA test that normally sells for $238 is now $148 and comes with a free mtDNA test.
  • A 37 marker Y-DNA test that normally sells for $189 is now $119.
  • A 37 marker Y-DNA+mtDNA that normally sells for $339 is now $189.
  • A 67 marker Y-DNA test that normally sells for $269 is now $218.
  • A 67 marker Y-DNA+mtDNAplus test that normally sells for $409 is now $288.
  • A mtDNAplus test that normally sells for $189 is now $149.

Ancestry.com offers the following sale prices to members until September 30, 2008:

  • A 33 marker Y-DNA test that normally sells for $149 is now $73.50.
  • A 46 marker Y-DNA test that normally sells for $199 is now $99.50.
  • A mtDNA test that normally sells for $179 is now $89.50.

Be aware that the FamilyTreeDNA and Ancestry.com tests don’t test exactly the same markers. I understand that, in the mtDNA tests, FamilyTreeDNA sequences a longer stretch of DNA than Ancestry.com does.

I also understand that Ancestry.com’s 46 marker test includes three markers (19b, 464e, 464f) that FamilyTreeDNA does not include in any of their standard tests. FamilyTreeDNA’s 67 marker test, likewise, includes 24 markers that none of Ancestry.com’s tests cover.

If now is the right time for you to take a genetic genealogy test, be sure to place your order before September 30, 2008 to qualify for these reduced prices. If you plan to send a check rather than place an online order with a credit card, be sure your check arrives before the deadline.

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

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