Mitochondrial DNA Testing
Mitochondrial DNA testing allows for the analysis of the maternal lineage, as mitochondrial DNA is passed exclusively from mother to her children. This test is used to verify a biological link on the maternal side, particularly in the context of researching maternal ancestry or genealogy.
Your DNA Test in 5 Steps
Order online
Order your DNA test online and add your options if necessary.
We ensure activation with the partner laboratory.
Receive your instructions by email
No kit is sent.
You will receive all instructions directly by email: client codes, forms, procedures, and the laboratory address.
Collect at Home
Easily perform your home sample collection using a simple buccal swab to collect a saliva sample.
Send to the laboratory
Place your samples in paper envelopes and send them to the laboratory following the instructions provided in the email.
Receive your results
Receive your results by email within a few days.
Options
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Additional participant: +99€
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Non-standard sample (hair, nails...) : +69€
Timelines
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Oral swabs: 10 to 15 days after receipt
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Non-standard samples: 15 days or more
Garanties
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ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
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100% reliable for negative result
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99.9% reliable for positive result
Who can participate?
The mitochondrial DNA test allows for the analysis of the maternal lineage, as mitochondrial DNA is transmitted exclusively by the mother to all her children, regardless of sex. Thus, all individuals descending from the same female lineage share the same mitochondrial DNA. However, this transmission ceases with a male, who cannot pass this DNA to his offspring.
The analysis involves comparing the mitochondrial DNA of several participants to determine whether they share a common female ancestor. This test can confirm or exclude membership in the same maternal lineage, but it cannot identify a precise relationship between individuals (for example, distinguishing a mother from an aunt belonging to the same lineage).
It is therefore particularly useful for excluding a hypothesis of maternity, but it is not suitable when the presumed mothers belong to the same maternal family.
Grandmother
The grandmother can participate in the test if she is the biological mother of the presumed mother. The analysis allows confirming or excluding the maternal lineage between the mother and her children.
The uncle and the aunt
Uncle or aunt can participate if they have the same biological mother as the presumed mother. The mitochondrial test then allows for the verification of the transmission of the common maternal lineage.
Cousins and Cousins
Cousins or cousins can participate if their mother is the biological sister of the presumed mother. The comparison of mitochondrial DNA allows for the assessment of belonging to the same maternal lineage.
Brothers and sisters
The test can be carried out between brothers and sisters, including half-brothers and half-sisters, to verify whether they share the same maternal lineage.