What is Mitochondrial DNA Testing?

Mitochondrial DNA testing also know as mtDNA test is used to determine whether a individual(s) are related through their mothers line. Theses individuals can be male or female. This test examines the DNA in your mitochondria cells to trace your maternal lineage. Only biological females can pass mtDNA to her children. When doing this test all that is usually acquired is a inner cheek swab sample. Turn around time is usually 14 business days.