Combo DNA Ancestry Test

The Combo Ancestry DNA Test combines our Y-DNA Paternal Ancestry Test and mtDNA Maternal Ancestry Test into a single comprehensive package. It provides a detailed exploration of your ancestry from both your mother’s and father’s lineages, using advanced genetic testing techniques to analyze your Y-DNA (for paternal lineage) and mtDNA (for maternal lineage).

The Combo Ancestry DNA Test offers three levels of analysis:

• Standard Combo includes 20 Y-STR Markers and mtDNA HVR1, providing a solid foundation for understanding your lineage.
• Advanced Combo increases resolution with 44 Y-STR Markers and mtDNA HVR1 + HVR2, offering deeper insights into your ancestry.
• Premium Combo delivers the most detailed analysis by including 101 Y-STR markers along with sequencing the full mtDNA genome, yielding the highest resolution of your ancestral origins and connections.

Your choice depends on the level of detail and resolution you wish to achieve in your ancestry exploration. The Standard Combo is a great starting point for basic lineage discovery. The Advanced Combo offers more refined insights, especially useful for connecting with closer relatives or exploring specific maternal and paternal lineages.

The Premium Combo delivers the highest resolution, ideal for those seeking in-depth analysis of their ancestral roots, precise haplogroup determination, and detailed matches.

Yes, you have the option to upgrade your test to a more detailed analysis at any time. If you initially choose the Standard or Advanced Combo, you can later opt to upgrade to the Premium Combo for the most comprehensive view of your ancestry.

You’ll receive detailed insights into both your maternal and paternal lineages, plus full complimentary access to our ancestry exploration databases:

• DNA Reunion Database: Search our global database to find potential matches with individuals who share your paternal lineage.
• Indigenous DNA: Discover which indigenous populations closely match your paternal ancestry.
• Ancient Migrations:Discover your ancient ancestral origins by identifying the paternal haplogroup you belong to, tracing the migration patterns of your forefathers.
• Famous Connections: Compare your genetic markers with those of historical figures, offering a unique perspective on your connection to the past.

The mtDNA test analyzes your mitochondrial DNA, which is inherited solely from your mother. This allows tracing of your direct maternal ancestral line. Key points:

• mtDNA is passed down by mothers to all children (males and females)
• Identifies your specific maternal haplogroup and ancient migration patterns
• Matches you to others with the same/similar mtDNA for potential maternal relative connections

The Y-DNA test looks at short tandem repeats (STRs) on the Y chromosome, which passes from fathers to sons only. This traces the direct paternal ancestral line:

• Only males carry the Y chromosome, so a male must take this paternal lineage test
• Compares Y-STR counts to determine paternal lineage relationships
• Identifies paternal haplogroup and ancient paternal migration patterns
• Matches you to others with similar Y-DNA for potential paternal relative connections

Haplogroups are ancestral genetic population groups that share a common ancient ancestor. They are defined by specific mutations in either the mtDNA or Y-DNA that get passed down over generations.

Your mtDNA haplogroup shows your ancient maternal ancestry and migration patterns out of Africa tens of thousands of years ago based on the particular mtDNA sequence you inherited.

Your Y-DNA haplogroup does the same but for your ancient paternal ancestral lineage based on the Y-chromosome mutations you carry.

Knowing your haplogroup assignments provides a deep ancestral view into which ancient migration paths your maternal and paternal ancestors followed as they spread across the globe from humanity’s origins in Africa.