How do I get tested?

1. Step 1: Enrolment

Register your interest in the Mediclinic Precise Ancestry Test kit by completing the registration form on the website. You will be asked to provide some personal information. Please note that this information is protected and will remain confidential as stated in the Privacy Policy. You will then be directed to purchase the kit for delivery. We have partnered with Takealot to order, pay for and deliver the kit to you making it very convenient.

1. Step 2: Kit delivery

After you have completed the transaction, Takealot will courier a sample collection kit which includes the swab(s) to obtain DNA cells from inside your cheek and detailed instructions, to the shipping address you provided. You will receive the sample collection kit within 2-3 working days.

1. Step 3: Consent

In the sample collection kit will be a consent form for you to complete. It contains details of how your sample and the DNA data generated will be managed. You have the option to opt into being contacted for research studies related to gaining more knowledge about genetic profiles. Mediclinic Precise requires your formal consent, relevant personal information, and signature before processing your sample.

1. Step 4: Taking your genetic sample

Use the instruction sheet in the sample collection kit to take your sample.

1. Step 5: Kit collection

Use the courier bag provided to return the sample collection kit and completed consent form. Please arrange the collection of your kit by sending an e-mail to [e-mail] as soon as you have taken your sample.

1. Step 6: Lab Processing

Our partner laboratory will extract DNA from the sample you provide, followed by a quality control process, before detecting ancestry informative markers in your DNA. The genetic data will be generated and compared to a population reference database in order to determine your ancestry.

1. Step 7: Report.

Your Mediclinic Precise report will provide detailed information regarding your ancestry including overall ancestral contributions as well as maternal and paternal (males only) lineages. This is based on determining your ancestral relation to specific population groups, across the world who share similar genetic variation patterns in their DNA. You can expect to receive your ancestry report via email within 4 - 6 weeks.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT drink, eat, chew gum or smoke for at least an hour before taking your sample. Please read all the instructions inside of the kit before you begin.

Please note that this is NOT a maternity or paternity test.