Ancestry and Lineage Testing

Understanding where you come from can be a powerful experience. Genetic Insights offers advanced ancestry and lineage testing, including Y-DNA and mtDNA analysis. These tests help trace maternal and paternal lines, reveal migration patterns, and connect you to ancestral roots. Whether you’re starting a family tree or verifying heritage, our reports offer detail and depth. 

Discover the story written in your DNA with these testing options:

> Male Lineage and Y-Chromosome DNA Testing

Y-chromosome DNA testing is a valuable tool for tracing paternal lineage through the direct male line. Since the Y chromosome is passed down virtually unchanged from father to son, this test can determine whether two or more males share a common paternal ancestor. It’s often used for confirming biological relationships when the father is not available, connecting relatives through the male line, or participating in surname or family origin studies. Genetic Insights offers comprehensive Y-DNA testing options to confirm male lineage, explore family history, or resolve paternity questions with high accuracy. This testing also offers insights into inherited conditions or patterns tied to the Y chromosome, giving men a deeper understanding of both their ancestry and health history.

> Female Lineage and Mitochondrial DNA Testing

Female lineage testing helps uncover maternal family relationships by examining mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), which is passed exclusively from mothers to their children. This type of DNA remains largely unchanged over generations, making it a powerful way to trace maternal ancestry and confirm relationships through the female line. It’s commonly used to connect individuals to long-lost relatives or verify maternal connections when other tests aren’t suitable. Genetic Insights offers mtDNA testing with results typically ready within nine business days, ensuring accuracy through professional review and lab expertise. From uncovering maternal ancestry to solving family mysteries, this test provides meaningful clarity and peace of mind.

> Native American DNA Testing

If you’re seeking proof of biological relationships for tribal membership or enrollment, Native American DNA testing can help support your application. This test is used to confirm a biological connection between an individual and a tribal member, often required by many Native American tribes as part of the documentation process. Genetic Insights, in collaboration with DDC, provides specialized support and tailored services for tribal applicants. These tests are designed to verify a variety of biological relationships, including:

• Maternity (Mother/Child)
• Paternity (Father/Child)
• Siblingship (Full-Sibling and Half-Sibling)
• Grandparentage (Grandparent/Child)
• Avuncular Testing (Aunt/Child and/or Uncle/Child)
• Additional Relationship Types (Available upon request)

Important Note: This is not an ancestry test designed to detect Native American heritage or estimate ethnic percentages. Instead, it is a relationship-based DNA service intended to establish biological connections between an applicant and a current tribal member, typically required for enrollment or membership purposes.