mtDNA Test(X-Sv Maternal Lineage Test)
mtDNA testing is used to determine whether two or more people share a common maternal lineage.
The mtDNA test is based on the mitochondrial DNA sequence variation that is passed on from females to their offspring. Using this test, we can determine if two or more people are related through their maternal lineage. The test can also be used as a DNA test for siblings to confirm if the siblings (male or female) share the same biological mother.
As in the Y-Chromosome, mitochondrial DNA has an infrequent mutation rate; this makes the test all the more reliable.
About Mitochondrial DNA
Males do not pass the X-SV they inherited from their mother to their children. It is only females that pass their mitochindrial DNA to their male and female children. It is also important to note that the test cannot tell you the exact type of relationship between the people being tested. If two people are being tested, the test cannot tell you whether the two people are mother and son, sister and brother, grandmother and granddaughter. The test will only confirm that the two people share the same maternal line.
The cost of this test starts from as little as R3995 and depends on how many people are tested. Results are normally available between 19 to 21 business days.
How do I Order an mtDNA Test?
At easyDNA we offer mtDNA testing starting at only R 3995.
- Proceed to Order your DNA Test. Select your test depending on how many people require testing.
- Once we have received confirmation of your order, we will promptly send out your kit.
- Using your home DNA kit you can collect samples in the privacy and comfort of your own home. Once you have completed sample collection using instructions provided in the kit, you may return them to us for lab analysis.
Your mtDNA test results will be ready in 19-21 working days. For detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to use your DNA testing kit please visit our Sample Collection Guide page.
Discuss your mtDNA Test
Contact Us or Have easyDNA South Africa Call You to discuss your mtDNA test or to find out more about our Relationship Test.
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