Mediclinic Precise Ancestry Test
09 May 2023

Unravelling Ancestry - Embracing Diversity - Driving Biomedical Research

We offer the most comprehensive ancestry test in Africa, using hundreds of thousands of DNA markers to determine how similar you are to another population group. The Mediclinic Precise Ancestry Test compares your DNA to that of various worldwide populations to determine your ancestry. The analysis of how you relate to these populations is represented as percentages in a report generated uniquely for you.

Why should I choose Mediclinic Precise?
· You will receive a comprehensive Mediclinic Precise Ancestry Report including overall ancestral contributions as well as maternal and paternal (males only) lineages
· You will have the option to receive a GEDmatch Genealogy Report at no additional cost. This will allow you to find your genetic relatives across the globe if they have also put their genetic data into this database.
· You can request access to your raw genetic data file which you may opt to use for additional genetic analyses or reports in future.
· You can contribute to science by opting in to participate in ground-breaking research projects

How do I get tested?

Step 1: Enrolment
Register your interest in the Mediclinic Precise Ancestry Test kit by completing the registration form. 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.

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.

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.

Step 4: Taking your genetic sample
Use the instruction sheet in the sample collection kit to take your sample.

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 ancestry.info@mediclinic.co.za as soon as you have taken your sample.

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.

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.

For more information: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/mediclinic-precise/services/mediclinic-precise-ancestry-test.html