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DNA Direct offers confidential, accurate, fast, and affordable Y-STR testing services.
Y-STR testing determines whether two males share the same paternal lineage. The Y-STR comparison DNA test is based on the fact that the Y chromosome is passed from father to son relatively unchanged through many generations. Only males can undergo Y-STR testing because females do not possess a Y chromosome.
Y-STR testing will tell you whether or not your Y-STRs are consistent, or not consistent, with the conclusion that you and the possible relative(s) may be related through a common male ancestor.
Y-STR analysis cannot distinguish a specific relationship between males who belong to the same paternal line. However, it is useful for excluding males from an alleged biological relationship. For example, if a male child and his alleged uncle (alleged father’s full brother) are tested, their Y-STR profiles must match. If they do not, then the alleged uncle is excluded (not considered a biological uncle) and the alleged father is probably not the biological father.
We understand your need for results to remain confidential. Once testing is complete, we will only send results to the email address you provide when the order is placed. We will not issue results over the phone.
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A DNA collection kit by default comes with supplies for two individuals: 1 welcome letter with DNA kit activation instructions, 1 set of sample collection instructions, 4 buccal (mouth) swabs, 2 sample envelopes, and a polymailer envelope with a United States use ONLY prepaid return label.
Additional supplies will be included if additional individuals are being tested.
NOTE: The DNA Collection Kit for our Infidelity DNA Test contains sample collection instructions with pricing, 2 buccal (mouth) swabs for 1 reference sample, and does not include a prepaid return label or envelope.
STEP 1 - Activate your DNA kit by visiting the "Activate DNA Kit" link in the main menu. The email address you provide is the email address we will use to communicate with you and send the results to. Infidelity and Semen Detection kits do not need to be activated.
STEP 2 - Carefully follow the sample collection instructions, be sure to put the correct buccal swabs in the correct sample envelopes, and seal them.
STEP 3 - Place your sealed sample envelopes in the return polymailer and return your DNA kit to the laboratory. Be sure to check the prepaid return label for where to drop it off. It is also a good idea to write down the tracking number.
STEP 4 - When the laboratory receives your returned DNA kit they will thoroughly inspect it and confirm it has been activated. After that we will notify you by email it has been received and follow up with you in 1 to 2 business days with the results of your DNA test.
NOTE: If there are any issues with your DNA kit or the laboratory analysis, we will notify you immediately.
