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DNA Matching is a highly effective way to make connections with parents, children, and siblings. We offer services to support you at all stages of your search.
DNA Testing for Adoptees and Parents
Many people take their genetics for granted. But if you’re adopted, you don’t know where your family tree began or who gave you blue eyes. DNA testing can provide some answers to the questions you have about your identity and your biological family.
You can also use DNA in your adoption reunion search. With scientific accuracy, your DNA can provide leads to those who share your genetic traits.
With an increase in people using at-home test kits, there’s a chance one of your family members has submitted their DNA for testing. By doing your own test, you increase the chance of reuniting with your biological parents or finding your adopted child.
How Does a DNA Test Work?
When you take a DNA test, you provide a sample. This is usually done by swabbing your cheek or spitting into a small tube. You submit this DNA sample to a testing site, such as MyHeritage DNA. The site analyzes and compares your DNA with others in its database to find potential leads.
But you don’t have to stop there. If you’ve already done a DNA test, you can upload your data to your profile on Adopted.com. We’ll compare your DNA and check for leads with our other members who have also provided their DNA data.
Haven’t done a test yet? Choose one of the leading DNA testing services below to learn more and complete your testing:
How Long Do DNA Test Results Take?
The timeline for getting your DNA results depends on the test and the provider you use. The top DNA match sites usually provide results in three to eight weeks. You can view the results online when they’re ready.
Best DNA Tests for Adoptees
With so many options on the market, you might wonder about the best DNA test for adoptees. We make the choice easier by allowing you to use any of the leading DNA testing services. We partner with MyHeritage DNA, AncestryDNA, FamilyTreeDNA, and 23andMe to identify DNA leads from these top providers.
Adoption DNA Comparison
When you register with Adopted.com, you have the option to add your DNA datat to your profile. If you plan to take a test later, you can come back and upload your data to your profile later.
After you provide your DNA data, we cross-reference it with other members in our database. If there’s a DNA lead within our community, you’ll be alerted immediately. It’s fast, simple, and free for our members to use.
Ready to get started? In a few easy steps, you can upload your DNA and find potential leads through our database.
Register for Free
The first step: register for a free membership on Adopted.com. You can create your profile in just a few minutes by answering 10 simple questions that everyone knows about their adoption situation. Provide all the information you know, even if it’s limited.
Free DNA Upload
DNA tests cost money, so we don’t make you pay twice. Once registered, you can upload your DNA data for free on our platform. You just need to provide the file you received from your DNA testing provider.
DNA Comparison in Our Database
After we receive your DNA data, we compare your data with other members who have also voluntarily uploaded their DNA data to our database. We standardize this data so we can compare files from all the major testing services.
For example, if you complete a MyHeritage DNA test, you can upload the file to your Adopted.com profile. If you have a DNA lead with someone who used AncestryDNA, we’ll let you know. This process saves you from having to take additional tests (and paying more money) to find potential leads.
Notification for Both Sides
If there’s a DNA lead, we immediately notify both sides. Since our members share their DNA information voluntarily, you already know that the other person is open to connecting with you.
From there, you can choose how you want to proceed. Your potential relative may reach out to you through our messaging platform. If you have a subscription, you can also initiate the conversation by sending a private message.
DNA File Uploading is FREE for all members of Adopted.com for a limited time!
How to Find Biological Parents With DNA
DNA can help adoptees reunite with their biological family members by finding shared DNA. Since everyone inherits DNA from their parents, some specific sequences can be passed down through generations. As a general rule, the more DNA you share, the more closely related you are.
Specific parts of DNA, known as markers, can help identify biological relationships. These markers contain predictable inheritance patterns, which means they’re passed down from parents to their children. While your DNA is unique to you, the markers passed from birth parents to their children will closely resemble theirs.
Using these markers helps to reduce potential mistakes, known as “false positives,” when comparing DNA. Two unrelated people can share common traits or ethnic characteristics. However, with a focus on unique markers, DNA testing can eliminate those false positives and provide highly accurate results.
Find Family Through DNA With Adopted.com
It’s natural to want information about your ancestry, characteristics, and biological relatives. By using DNA in your adoption search, you have the opportunity to get answers and reunite with your birth family.
Make your search easier by uploading your DNA data to Adopted.com, the largest database for adoptees in the world. It’s free to register and upload your DNA data to find potential leads. Register with Adopted.com today, we help reunions happen!
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