Our paternal lineage ancestry DNA test works by analyzing your Y-chromosomal DNA (Y-DNA) to reveal your ancient paternal heritage.
Because Y-DNA is paternally inherited (from your father), genealogical researchers can analyze the Y chromosome to trace your paternal lineage far back in time.
The specificity of Y-DNA also means that our in-house geneticists can place you into a haplogroup: a single line of descent, usually dating back thousands of years.
With only a simple cheek swab DNA sample required, the test is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about their paternal lineage and makes a unique gift for a father or close male relative.