RebekahThorn/Y-DNA STR testing chart
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< User:RebekahThornThis Y-STR testing chart provides comparative information on the Y-STR Y chromosome DNA tests offered by the major DNA testing companies. Y-STR tests are used for genetic genealogy within a genealogical timeframe and are generally co-ordinated through surname DNA projects. This chart is provided for informational purposes only. Additions made upon ISOGG member request. Please submit additions, corrections/updates to .
For background information on purchasing a DNA test see Before You Buy and Choosing a DNA testing company.
For guidelines on DNA testing see the Genetic genealogy standards.
Some surname DNA projects offer sponsored Y-DNA tests. To see if your name is included on the list visit our free DNA tests page.
For information on Y-SNP testing for deep ancestry purposes see the Y-DNA SNP testing chart.
| Company and product name | Family Tree DNA | Genebase Systems, Inc. | Oxford Ancestors, Ltd. | YSEQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main purpose of test | Genealogy | Genealogy | Deep ancestry | Genealogy |
| Date when product first went on sale | 2000 | 2005 (1998) | 2000 | 2013 |
| Cost | 37 STRs $169 67 STRs $268 111 STRs $359 |
20 STRs $119 44 STRs $199 101 STRs $339 |
15 STRs £199 ($311) | 14-16 STRs $58 (two panels) 37? STRs $85 |
| Project prices | 12 STRs $59 25 STRs $109 37 STRs $149 67 STRs $248 111 STRs $339.00 |
n/a | 4 x 15 STRs £720 ($1126) | n/a |
| Additional Y-STRs | DYF371X $25 DYS464X $25.00 DYS385a/b $30.00 |
n/a | n/a | Single markers $9.96 - $19.95 (from a selection of 113) DYS464 palindromic panel including DYS464X and DYF399X $25 |
| Shipping charges | $9.95 for USA and international orders (prepaid return postage is included for US kits)[1] | Regular delivery: approximately 7 to 10 business days - $10.00 USD. Express delivery: 1 to 2 business days - $25.00 USD | £6.00 UK; £13.00 Europe and worldwide | ? |
| International product availability | Worldwide | Worldwide | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| DNA sample storage | Yes (free 25 years) | Unknown | No | Unknown |
| Projects supported | Yes, Surname projects, geographical projects and haplogroup projects | No | No | No |
| Size of Y-STR database as of 16 August 2015 | 539,000+[2] | Unknown | Unknown | n/a |
| Project/crowd funding | Yes, through projects' General Funds | No | No | No |
| Online community or forum | Public FTDNA Forums | ? | ? | No |
| Sponsored public Y-STR database | Yes, Ysearch | No | No | No |
| Additional DNA testing options available from this company | Yes, multiple options for Y chromosome STR testing, single SNP tests, and autosomal genome wide scans | Yes, limited Y-SNP testing and multiple options for mtDNA testing | Yes, limited mtDNA testing | Yes, Y-SNP testing (single SNPs and specialised SNP panels) |
| Lead scientists in the company | Michael Hammer, Connie Bormans | Unknown | Bryan Sykes | Thomas Krahn, Astrid Krahn. |
| Advisory board and consultants for the company | Bruce Walsh, Doron Behar, Spencer Wells[3] | Unknown | n/a | n/a |
| Ownership | Gene by Gene Managing partners Bennett Greenspan and Max Blankfeld |
? | Oxford Ancestors Ltd Directors: Bryan Sykes, Susan Foden and William James |
Privately held by Thomas Krahn and Astrid Krahn |
| Lab(s) used | Family Tree DNA Genomics Center, Houston, Texas | Genetrack Biolabs, Inc. | Oxford Ancestors Laboratory, Kidlington, Oxfordshire | YSEQ |
| Method for collecting the sample | Cheek swab | Cheek swab | ? | ? |
| Address | Family Tree DNA 1445 North Loop West Suite 820 Houston TX 77008 USA |
Genebase Systems Inc 200-2806 Kingsway Vancouver BC V5R 5T5 Canada |
Oxford Ancestors PO BOX 841 Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 9LJ England |
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| E-mail address | FTDNA Contact Form | |||
| Phone number | (1) 713-868-1438 | (1) 877-714-6357 (toll free) | (44) (0)845 5438060 | (+1) 281-627-8139 |
| Year founded | 2000 | 2005 (1998)[4] | 2000 | 2013 |
References
- ↑ Editorial Staff. "Shipping DNA tests worldwide". Family Tree DNA Learning Center. Gene by Gene. https://www.familytreedna.com/learn/ftdna/shipping-dna-tests-to-international-destinations/. Retrieved 2015-8-16.
- ↑ About the Family Tree DNA database. Accessed 16 August 2015.
- ↑ Who's who at Family Tree DNA
- ↑ Genebase launched in 2005. Genetrack Biolabs launched in 1998
Notes
Family Tree DNA, Genebase, Oxford Ancestors and Y-SEQ are registered, trademarked, and/or copyrighted names of companies, websites and organizations, not affiliated with ISOGG.
For a detailed comparison of the individual Y-STR markers tested by each company see Michael L. Hébert's Y-DNA Testing Company STR Marker Comparison Chart
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See also
- Before You Buy
- Free DNA tests
- List of Y-DNA haplogroup projects
- SNP testing
- Surname DNA projects
- Y chromosome DNA tests
- Y-DNA SNP testing chart
- Y-DNA tools
Further reading
- Y-DNA Family Tree DNA vs. Ancestry by Roberta Estes