Y Chromosome Testing
A Y Chromosome Test (Y STR Test) is used to determine if males share the same paternal lineage. The cost of a Y chromosome test is $599.
The Y Chromosome is inherited and passed on from father to son; because it has a low mutation rate it remains unchanged from one generation to the next. All males with the same male lineage will have identical Y chromosome patterns.
When Can a Y Chromosome Test be Used?
- In cases where paternity needs to be confirmed but the alleged father is absent. Testing the alleged father's brother/s and comparing their DNA to that of the alleged father's male child can confirm the biological relationship.
- Siblings (brothers) wishing to find out if they share the same father can do a Y chromosome test. If they have different Y chromosome profiles thay do not share a common paternal line.
- Male cousins can use it to see if their fathers were brothers or to check if they shared a common Grandfather through the paternal line.
- In Immigration cases, the Y-Chromosome test can be used as proof of relationship
- In adoption cases, children searching for their biological or “birth” families can use a Y chromosome test to confirm their relationship to people they believe may be their birth parents.
How do I Order a Y Chromosome Test?
At easyDNA we offer a full range of Y Chromosome testing starting at $599
- Go to our Order DNA Test page and select the Y-Chromosome option. Select your test depending on how many people require testing.
- Place your order filling in all the required fields. Your DNA test kit will be sent shortly after payment has been processed.
- Following our easy-to-use instructions, collect the DNA samples and return them to us.
You will receive your DNA analysis report in 5-7 working days. For detailed instructions on how to use your DNA testing kit go to our Sample Collection Guide.
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