Have You Ever Wondered Where Your Ancestors Lived?
Tucked away in your body's cells is your unique DNA signature, which determines such characteristics as your eye color. Your DNA also carries genetic markers that connect you to your ancestors, even those who lived 10,000 to 150,000 years ago.
Pathway Genomics can identify these genetic markers in a saliva sample that you send to us. We offer accurate and thorough genetic ancestry reports that analyze your genetic markers against a database of over 1,000 maternal and 200 paternal ancestral groups.
Precise Geographic and Ethnic Origins
When Pathway Genomics completes its analysis of your DNA, the results are posted in a confidential, password-protected online member account for your view. The results include information about your ancestral group's geographic origins and its migratory route across the world's continents starting 150,000 years ago. If your ancestral group (which scientists refer to as a haplogroup) also includes famous people such as Thomas Jefferson, Genghis Khan, and Marie Antoinette, we'll also provide you this interesting information.
Pathway Genomics genetics ancestry reports identify a very precise haplogroup. For example, while other companies may link your genetic markers to haplogroup J, Pathway Genomics identifies a specific subgroup: haplogroup J2a1a. This level of detail is comparable to advertising a car as a Japanese automobile or a Toyota Camry XLS.
One Ancestry Report for Males and Females
One saliva sample will analyze the two types of DNA that contain genetic markers linked to heredity. The testing process will first examine the special short loops of DNA that have changed minimally from one generation to the next. These loops, which are in the body cells of males and females, are formally named mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).
The Pathway Genomics Ancestry Insight report also searches DNA on the Y chromosome of males, because it contains genetic clues about ancestral paternal lineage. Since the Y chromosome occurs in males, but not females, a woman's paternal lineage can not be directly determined. However, a female's paternal line can be determined by testing of saliva provided by her father, brother or other male relatives of her father (this will require an additional report to be ordered).
Using Your Kit
It's simple and easy to use
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Step 1. Ask your Doctor
Your physician will then order your Personal Genetic Report. You will receive a Saliva Collection Kit, which contains everything you need to get started.
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Step 2. Activate your kit
Go to activate and follow the easy step-by-step instructions to create your password-protected, secure online account.
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Step 3. Fill saliva tube
Provide 2ml of saliva in the tube, as marked on the side. To ensure there is sufficient DNA, rub your cheeks and swish the saliva around in your mouth.
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Step 4. Send it back
Place the saliva collection tube containing the sample into the prepaid envelope provided and return it to our secure, onsite federally CLIA certified laboratory.
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Step 5. Get your results
When your results are ready, you will be contacted by your physician. They will provide you with an easy-to-understand, comprehensive report of your DNA analysis.
Strong Science, Security & Service
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Strong Science
Pathway Genomics operates a Federally CLIA certified and California state licensed 11,000 square-foot facility. Our world-renowned science team and top geneticists stay at the forefront of research findings and operate the latest genetic testing platforms.
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Secure DNA Lockbox™
Once we receive your saliva sample, the confidentiality of your DNA is protected in our proprietary DNA Lockbox™.
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Expert Genetic Counselors
Customers and their physicians have access to our onsite staff of genetic counselors, all Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, to discuss details of the genetic report. Our customer service representatives and genetic counselors will, of course, answer any pre-purchase questions. Our genetic counselors are also available for individual genetic report interpretation and counseling.
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Harvard Health Publications
Harvard Health Publications, a division of Harvard Medical School, publishes current, practical, and authoritative health information, drawing on the expertise of the physicians at Harvard Medical School and its affiliated hospitals. Pathway Genomics is pleased to provide our customers with the latest health information from this respected institution.
Preview of Results
An easy-to-understand report will be posted to the user's secure member account.
From there it can be downloaded, printed or shared if desired.
- Detailed and Thorough Receive detailed information about the genetics of your haplogroup and its origins.
- Migration Map and Famous People Learn about famous relatives and how you are related. Also explore a migration map and timeline of your haplogroup.
