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1. Just send an email to garyrea@cox.net

2. Include your full name, mailing address and email address

3. Tell me which DNA test kit you are ordering (see below). No credit cards are accepted and please don't send any money. You'll receive an invoice from FTDNA with your test kit.

Alternatively, you can order your test kit directly from our testing lab, Family Tree DNA. Either way, you send no money now. You can either order from FTDNA via your credit card, or you can have an invoice sent to you with your test kit.

Test Kits

Y-DNA12: 12 Marker Test, $149

this test is the world standard to verify the Y chromosome for genetic matches between males. Results are placed in our Y-DNA database and when 2 people show the same identical results, we will inform both parties if they have both signed the FTDNA Release Form. The customer receives a Certificate & report generally describing Y-DNA sequencing and the meaning of the probability between matches.

Y-DNA37: 37 Markers Test, $259

tests the Y chromosome for genetic matches between males. Results are placed in our Y-DNA database and when 2 people show the same identical or near identical results, we will inform both parties if you have both signed the FTDNA Release Form. A perfect match of 37 markers means that the two individuals matching shared a common ancestor in recent times. The customer receives a Certificate & report generally describing Y-DNA sequencing and the meaning of probability between matches.

Y-DNA67: 67 Markers Test, $349

the highest resolution Y-DNA test in the world: tests the Y chromosome for genetic matches between males. Results are placed in our Y-DNA database and when 2 people show the same identical or near identical results, we will inform both parties if you have both signed the FTDNA Release Form. A perfect match of 67 markers means a very tight connection: a common ancestor in very recent times. The customer receives a Certificate & report generally describing Y-DNA sequencing and the meaning of probability between matches.

Y-Refine12to37, $109

This refinement of our 12 marker Y-DNA test dramatically reduces the time (in generations) to the Most Recent Common Ancestor. Y-DNA12to37 adds 25 additional markers to your previous results without the need for you to provide an additional sample. Therefore it can't be ordered as a stand-alone test without you having previously ordered the Y-DNA test.

Y-Refine12to67, $199

This refinement of our 12 marker Y-DNA test dramatically reduces the time (in generations) to the Most Recent Common Ancestor. Y-DNA12to67 adds 55 additional markers to your previous results without the need for you to provide an additional sample. Therefore it can't be ordered as a stand-alone test without you having previously ordered the Y-DNA test.

Y-Refine37to67, $109

This refinement of our 37 marker Y-DNA test dramatically reduces the time (in generations) to the Most Recent Common Ancestor. Y-DNA37to67 adds 30 additional markers to your previous results without the need for you to provide an additional sample. Therefore it can't be ordered as a stand-alone test without you having previously ordered the Y-DNA test.

Oxford Conversion Kit, $169

this test will add the markers needed to convert your Oxford results to our Y-DNA 37 Marker test. You only need to provide us a copy of your Oxford results, and to use the kit to send us a DNA sample. Your results will be added to our database and matched to the other people in it. You will also be able to search our Recent Ethnic Origins database.

Ancestry Conversion Kit, $169

The Ancestry Conversion Kit will test the additional markers that are needed to make your results significant from the genealogical standpoint and ready for inclusion in our database for 37 markers. This kit is also good for converting any competitors' results.

NOTE: The descriptions above are from the Family Tree DNA Website. FTDNA has other tests available, such as MtDNA tests, as well as more comprehensive combined tests. For further information, please see the FTDNA products page.

Rea Surname DNA Project Email Updates

Every member of the Rea Surname DNA Project receives periodic update emails, informing them of the latest events in the project (new members, new test results, DNA matches, etc.). You don't have to do anything to receive these updates. You're automatically subscribed to the mailing list once you've joined the project.

However, if, for any reason, you don't wish to receive Rea Surname DNA Project updates, just email me and let me know and your email address will be removed from the mailing list.