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TheoTheGreat
03-08-2014, 07:55 AM
Recently I've become interested in my ancestral background and want to find out where they could be coming from, so I've decided in taking a DNA test but not sure which company is the most reliable and up to date with the haplotree. Any company's who can produce accurate and reliable results?
Anglojew
03-08-2014, 07:59 AM
23andme is the best but one say they might use your dna or make a clone army
cally
03-08-2014, 08:01 AM
23andme is pretty accurate and cheap. Although being in the UK you have to pay ~ £65 extra for shipping.
StonyArabia
03-08-2014, 08:01 AM
Recently I've become interested in my ancestral background and want to find out where they could be coming from, so I've decided in taking a DNA test but not sure which company is the most reliable and up to date with the haplotree. Any company's who can produce accurate and reliable results?

The best test for autosomal ancestry is 23andme, and then you download raw data send it to McDonald, he will decode your genome and gives you results and also you can join GedMatch and play with the various side projects giving a whole clear picture.

If you want to test your Y-lineage it's best to go with FamilytreeDNA or the National Geno project, but for autosomal it's 23andme.
TheoTheGreat
03-08-2014, 08:02 AM
23andme is the best but one say they might use your dna or make a clone army

Hahaha aslong as I get a free clone to be my doppelganger so I can be a lazy ass all day then my money is down for it. :D
TheoTheGreat
03-08-2014, 08:04 AM
The best test for autosomal ancestry is 23andme, and then you download raw data send it to McDonald, he will decode your genome and gives you results and also you can join GedMatch and play with the various side projects giving a whole clear picture.

If you want to test your Y-lineage it's best to go with FamilytreeDNA or the National Geno project, but for autosomal it's 23andme.

Thank you!! I was gonna ask about sending the raw data for someone to decode it but you've answered everything I want to know. :D
Anglojew
03-08-2014, 08:05 AM
Hahaha aslong as I get a free clone to be my doppelganger so I can be a lazy ass all day then my money is down for it. :D

Yeah a household of clone domestic servants.

You should do 23andme and then upload the results on Gedmatch (which is free).
TheoTheGreat
03-08-2014, 08:13 AM
Yeah a household of clone domestic servants.

You should do 23andme and then upload the results on Gedmatch (which is free).

Yh will definitely do! Thanks :D
TheoTheGreat
03-08-2014, 10:51 AM
23andme is pretty accurate and cheap. Although being in the UK you have to pay ~ £65 extra for shipping.

Yh thats a bit pricey but i can manage to scavenge for that extra 65 pounds, but i was wondering if that 65 pounds covers both shipping to here and back to us?
gold_fenix
03-08-2014, 10:54 AM
Yh thats a bit pricey but i can manage to scavenge for that extra 65 pounds, but i was wondering if that 65 pounds covers both shipping to here and back to us?

yes , 99 $ + 65$ and this is the sendning in both directions
cally
03-08-2014, 10:54 AM
Yh thats a bit pricey but i can manage to scavenge for that extra 65 pounds, but i was wondering if that 65 pounds covers both shipping to here and back to us?

Yes it covers both. Once you're ready to send your sample back you phone DHL to book an appointment for pick-up. 23andme will notify you when they receive it at the lab. It passes through a few states, but DHL offers a tracking system thankfully!
Anglojew
03-08-2014, 10:56 AM
The best test for autosomal ancestry is 23andme, and then you download raw data send it to McDonald, he will decode your genome and gives you results and also you can join GedMatch and play with the various side projects giving a whole clear picture.

If you want to test your Y-lineage it's best to go with FamilytreeDNA or the National Geno project, but for autosomal it's 23andme.

Which FamilyTreeDna option should I choose? Especially for info on my YDNA haplogroup?
TheoTheGreat
03-08-2014, 10:57 AM
yes , 99 $ + 65$ and this is the sendning in both directions

Perfect!! Guess ill be ordering my kit today! thank you
TheoTheGreat
03-08-2014, 11:39 AM
Yes it covers both. Once you're ready to send your sample back you phone DHL to book an appointment for pick-up. 23andme will notify you when they receive it at the lab. It passes through a few states, but DHL offers a tracking system thankfully!

Awesome!!! Just ordered it :D cant wait for it!!
gold_fenix
03-08-2014, 11:51 AM
Awesome!!! Just ordered it :D cant wait for it!!

the worst moment you will have with this, anyway the send is fast 3 days you will get
TheoTheGreat
03-08-2014, 12:17 PM
the worst moment you will have with this, anyway the send is fast 3 days you will get

I Know :( the wait is the worst especially when its the only thing on your mind, the anticipation is going to be crazy!!! I read it can take up to 6 weeks, its really going to kill me haha xD.
Thrax
03-08-2014, 01:03 PM
Does anyone know how long does it take for dr McDonald to reply? I've sent him my data more than 2 weeks ago and still no answer from them.
gold_fenix
03-08-2014, 10:26 PM
Does anyone know how long does it take for dr McDonald to reply? I've sent him my data more than 2 weeks ago and still no answer from them.

i am waiting a month ago, he has a lot of samples
sonofthedutch
03-10-2014, 12:54 AM
I have tested with three companies, the first was

Warrior Roots (garbage, gave me 23 STRs)
23andme (great company, quick results, wish the medical issue could get sorted out for new testers)
FTDNA (for STR's and some deep clade testing of individual SNPs like Z8 and Z1)

If i could recommend just one i would say 23andme!!
FTDNA for y-chromosome!!