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Genealogy begins as an interest…
Becomes a hobby…
Continues as an avocation…
Takes over as an obsession…
And in its last stages…
Is an incurable disease.
-Author Unknown
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How do you participate in the Jean Family DNA Project?
Information is for (and from) DNA Ancestry
First determine which Paternal Lineal Test you would like to take,
and then order the test at DNA Ancestry.com. Make sure you associate your kit to our project & join the Jean, Jane, Jayne family DNA Project on Ancestry.com. You should consider joining the project first, and then ordering the kit via the project link.
Paternal Lineage Test (Y-Chromosome 33) — Recommended - Find genetic cousins and learn about ancient paternal ancestry.
This is the recommended test for genealogy. For male participants only. $149+
Advanced Paternal Lineage Test (Y-Chromosome 46) - Thirteen additional markers provide a more precise comparison with other participants
who also have the advanced test. For male participants only. $199+
+Note: Prices are current as of June 2008
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it is possible to order and pay for the test for someone else.
Once you have ordered and received your kit, you will need to collect your DNA sample. This is
is easy and painless. Simply swab the inside of your mouth to collect cheek cells and return the swabs to DNA Ancestry.
Within a few weeks, your results will be ready. No blood sample needed!
Shortly after you confirm your order, you'll receive an e-mail
indicating that your test kit has been sent. In a few days, you should receive your personalized kit which contains:
* Instructions for collecting a DNA sample
* A collection envelope to fill out prior to enclosing your swabs
* A sterile pack containing three synthetic DNA collection swabs
* Pre-paid mailing envelope addressed to DNA Ancestry
Step 1 - Prepare to Collect DNA Sample
Included in each DNA Collection Kit, is a form printed on the Collection Envelope to be completed by the participant (person providing the DNA sample.)
Before you collect the sample, make sure you have waited at least 30 minutes from your last meal or snack to help reduce sample contamination.
Step 2 - Collect DNA Sample
* Open the Swab Packet and remove one swab. Leave the other swabs in the sterile package until ready for use.
* Holding only the stick portion (do not touch the swab area), rub the swab up and down the inside left wall of your mouth. Vigorously
scrape the inner left cheek using a vertical, up-and-down motion. Rotate the swab while scraping the inner cheek surface. Do this for a minimum of 30 seconds.
* Place swab directly into the Collection Envelope. Do NOT put it back into the Swab Packet. Do NOT touch the swab area to any other surface.
* Repeat steps A and B with the remaining two swabs in the Swab Packet, swabbing the inner right cheek with one of the swabs and the inside front of the mouth with the other.
* This kit is for one individual only. The same person must use all three swabs.
* Do NOT return samples from more than one person in a single envelope.
* We recommend leaving the Collection Envelope open for about 30 minutes after collection to allow the samples to dry before sealing the envelope.
Step 3 - Mail the DNA Collection Kit
Once the swabs have dried, carefully place them into the Collection Envelope and enclose this envelope into the pre-addressed mailing envelope. If you are mailing from outside of the
United States or Canada, please place the appropriate postage on the envelope.
You will receive an e-mail notification when the lab receives your DNA sample, and again when your DNA results are available. It only takes a few weeks for the lab to process your DNA and make your results available.
Once your test results have been entered into the system, DNA Ancestry will continually look for people who have similar DNA results so that you might find your long lost genetic cousin.
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