Maxwell Surname DNA Project

DNA Kit Information

FamilyTreeDNA Kit

You may order a DNA Kit by notifying either of the administrators, or one can be ordered directly from FamilyTreeDNA. The current cost, if you order through the Maxwell Family DNA Study administrators, is the group-discounted rate of $99. Your payment, along with the invoice, is due when you mail your DNA sample to the Family Tree DNA lab. You may send a personal check, or you may use a credit card when you request your kit. (The entire fee goes to the laboratory, the Maxwell Study does not profit financially from your participation.)

What is in the kit

The FTDNA kit contains an Instruction Sheet, a Release Sheet to be signed, two tiny bottles containing a soap solution, (preservative type solution), and two "cheek scrapers." An invoice and a self-addressed mailing envelope is also enclosed.

How the sample is taken

The cheek scraper is about the size of an ordinary Q-tip. You remove the scraper from the sterile package and then scrape the inside of you cheek for about 60 seconds. Then the end of the scraper is ejected into the small glass bottle containing a soapy solution. Eight hours later, you do the same thing with the second scraper and bottle. The two bottles, your check and signed release is then mailed to the Texas laboratory.

Let the wait begin!

Unfortunately, it requires from five to seven weeks to process your sample and notify you of your Y chromosome scores. A copy of your report will also be mailed to the administrators of the Maxwell Family DNA Study. We will then ask you for data about your earliest 4 generations of ancestors and their migration pattern. This data will then be posted onto the Internet website. However, your name and FT-DNA code number will not be reported (your privacy will be protected).

Your report will show twelve (12) loci or markers from the Y chromosome. It is possible to get an additional thirteen (13) loci [total of 25, also called a "refinement" or "high resolution test"] from your original DNA sample, but there would be an added charge. Read the technical reports for more details.

FamilyTreeDNA contact info

For more information, visit http://www.FamilyTreeDNA.com, or email info@familytreedna.com