Your DNA
The PatriClan analysis examines the Y chromosome passed down from fathers to sons. To initiate the process, a simple swab from inside your cheek is all that's required.
Discover your fathers paternal roots with Y Chromosone DNA
Male and Intersex Test Takers
$299.00
I have been a storyteller almost since I began talking. I was proud to learn that my paternal roots go back to the Mandinka people [of Senegal] who are known for their oral tradition. I am a griot and didn’t know where that came from!
African Ancestry Family Member
We destroy 100% of your DNA samples. We DO NOT sell or share your genetic information.
Embedded within our DNA lies a collection of markers that hold invaluable insights into our ancestral heritage. These remarkable indicators, passed down through generations, weave a captivating narrative of our origins and illuminate our profound ties to contemporary Africa.
The PatriClan analysis examines the Y chromosome passed down from fathers to sons. To initiate the process, a simple swab from inside your cheek is all that's required.
The genetic information we extract remains consistent throughout every branch of your family tree, creating an unbroken connection that spans generations. Essentially, we unveil the unique imprint that you share with your ancestors, tracing back from parents and grandparents to great-grandparents and beyond, along a single lineage.
By harnessing groundbreaking genetic scientific methods, we delve deep into the secrets of your ancestry. Our meticulous search for markers and mutations reveals the precise origins of your lineage across the globe. If Africa emerges from your genetic makeup, we embark on a thrilling journey, comparing your genes to the vast repository of African lineages. The result? We unveil the present-day African country and ethnic group with whom you share a remarkable maternal or paternal heritage.
Start your journey of self-discovery, reconnect to Africa and unlock your power within.
Women are the backbone of any society and hold the power to create life. Over the course of history, many were stripped of their heritage and humanity, yet they survived to ensure one day we would thrive. Find your roots and your power.
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Identifies your present-day African country of origin and ethnic group
Results can be shared with everyone on one branch of your family tree
Contains over 33,000 African lineages across 35 countries
Destroys ALL genetic information
2003
100% Black-owned including Black geneticists and staff
Subscription access to genealogy records
Reveals what percentage of your Ancestry is African
Results can only be shared by siblings with the same two parents
Contains fewer than 5000 African lineages across 10 African regions
Researches and sells genetic information
2007 (23andme.com)
Public traded with no African American ownership or geneticists
Your DNA is completely confidential.
Maternal Ancestry Results
Yes, if you have a mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequence and an mtDNA Haplogroup L from another company, then your MatriClan Test result will be African.
If it is not Haplogroup L, then do not take the MatriClan Test. If it is, please click here to submit an Analysis Only request.
Paternal Ancestry Results
Yes, if you have Y-chromosome markers and a Y Haplogroup of A, B or E from another company, then your PatriClan Test result will be African.
If it is not a Y Haplogroup of A, B or E, then do not take the PatriClan Test. If it is, please click here to submit an Analysis Only request.
Admixture/Autosomal Results
No, we cannot use autosomal data from another company. However, please check your results to see if the company gave you an mtDNA haplogroup or Y chromosome haplogroup. We can provide better direction if you have that data. Contact us at info@africanancestry.com.
Your results apply to everyone who shares your maternal lineage.