AncestryDNA: Genetic Ethnicity Test

This product should not be made available for shipment outside the US. To have your DNA sample analyzed you will need to collect the specimen and ship it back to the US so that Ancestry can analyze. However, the postage stamp for the return package is only for within the US. If I you contact Aramex or any other shipping company to send a human specimen, they will ask for a CDC report. I tried visiting govt clinics and calling ministry of health and they all confirmed that this can’t be done if they weren’t the ones collecting the specimens. So this product is useless and you will lose money..

Unable to process this DNA test from the UAE.

The test cannot be returned to the US without a non infectious certificate that the 3rd party seller cannot/will not give. We have purchased the test but cannot send it back for analysis.

I am apparently not allowed to say exactly why this product was completely useless, but that is my very solid opinion that it was exactly that.

Unfortunately Ancestry DNA company service is not available in UAE Amazon did not mention that when selling the product Now I am punished that they do not want to pick up the product for refund. I need to drive to return the product Very unsatisfying service

You can’t send it to US for testing due to customs regulations. The product description should mention this.

This product only can be used and shipped in US!!!!!

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Not sponsored just a fan! This is my third time purchasing this kit via Amazon as it was on sale for Cyber Monday. Makes a great gift. It's easy to use, easy to send off to the lab, and it's fun to get the email alerting you to the results. As an amateur genealogist who has spent long hours building our family tree through the Ancestry site (corroborating with birth, marriage, death certificates; war records, burial information, immigration documentation, family archives) I will emphasize that the Ancestry DNA test yields more specific, accurate results when added *to* other verifiable data. When the DNA test stands alone it's conjecture. The more factual information you input the better the outcome, so consider filling up your tree. Example: with testing alone, results may say 80% of your ancestors come from France and 18% Canada, 2% Other. However when you combine the test with other facts you load into the Ancestry program, the test can zoom in for a more specific result to say 80% France > Normandy; 20% Canada > Southern Ontario Settlers (Ottawa Valley); 2% Sweden. Over time, Ancestry will also alert you to when you get a DNA match - that is, when close or distant family members also test and get connected to you. I did my own kit three years ago and I continue to get new information from it which I enjoy! Highly recommend.

郵便局で発送が必要ですね 検体として 日本からは返送は出来ないので 発送になります

Most of my family and various in laws have tested with Ancestry now. My wife found out via ancestry that one great grandfather and one great great grandfather were someone completely different than recorded and known by the family. She also found via ancestry that another great grandfather had a whole extra family after her great grandmother died young and was able to trace several living children and grandchildren of the resulting half great uncles and aunts, who she is now in touch with on a fairly regular basis. On my side we found a close family friend of many years' closest match was my grandma and then my mum was also a very close match, we had no idea she was related so that was a nice surprise. My wife has also done 23andme but functionality on there is a lot more limited and there are far fewer UK users. So would recommend Ancestry more. It is cheaper to order from Amazon as opposed to from the Ancestry site, as from the Ancestry site tests are shipped from Germany which costs quite a bit extra per test and it can take up to three weeks to arrive. I had already used Ancestry for general genealogy purposes since the mid-noughties so had full membership already, which covers unlimited use and functionality of the DNA 'portal' and tools. As others have said the Ancestry matches tools are not the best and are lacking compared to other sites. Also Ancestry is either unavailable or is simply just not popular in most European, Asian and African countries so if your ancestry is not mainly from the UK you won't have many matches and are likely to have a less detailed ethnicity estimate. It is possible to upload your raw data to other sites except for 23andMe and I would recommend this, but make sure you read up on the sites and their reputation for data protection and transparency first. My Heritage are particularly good for matches with many tools Ancestry don't have and a much more user friendly layout, though their ethnicity estimate is highly inaccurate for most users and should be read for comedy value only.

I had a great experience with the AncestryDNA Test Kit. It’s an excellent starter kit for anyone curious about their ethnic background and family origins. We often assume we know where we come from, but the results can be surprisingly different and in my case, incredibly eye-opening. The process itself is simple and convenient. You just provide a saliva sample, seal it, and send it back using the prepaid postage. Then it’s just a matter of waiting, I received my results in about five weeks, with helpful progress updates along the way. What really stood out to me was how detailed and informative the results were. The ethnicity breakdown is presented clearly, with region-specific insights, historical context, and explanations of how different populations may have moved over time. I was especially surprised by the strong Puerto Rican connection in my results, along with links to Native American ancestry. It wasn’t something I expected, but the way it was explained made everything come together. Another great feature is the ability to connect with potential relatives. I was able to reach out to a few matches and even discovered new family information, which made the experience even more meaningful. While this is a basic test compared to more advanced maternal or paternal lineage kits, it’s a fantastic introduction to understanding your roots. The results feel accurate, the platform is easy to use, and there are plenty of ways to explore further without needing a subscription right away. Overall, this is more than just a fun activity, it’s the start of a deeper personal journey. Excellent value and highly recommended!

返送用の封筒がはいっていたUPSに問い合わせたところ、取り扱いできないとのこと。EMS等自費での返送にプラス、２５００円ほどかかります。