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HOW TO

This is a cheek swab test which has two swabs.  The insert in the kit has instructions on how to:

 

  • Collect DNA from your cheek

  • Break the swab

  • Insert the Q-tip into the vial
     

Quick Tips 

  • It is best to do it in the morning before you drink, eat, chew gum or brush your teeth.
    -If you have just consumed food or done any of the above, wait for 30 minutes.

  • Make sure to swab your cheek sides.

  • Swab for 30-60 seconds on your cheek.

 

Note: If you wear any dental retainers, etc., remove those before you swab and try not to touch any metal that you may have in your mouth…  

 
 

HOW TO DNA TEST

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  1.  WATCH VIDEOS BEFORE YOU DO THE TEST

     There are two types of test with FTDNA, make sure you watch the right video.
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     2. FILL OUT THE FORMS
 

  • Sign and fill out the green release form.

  • Fill out the FTDNA contact form.

  • Fold up documents and add them into the clear plastic bag, make sure you close it.

 

    3. CREATE USE-ACCOUNT ON FTDNA 

    In order to get your DNA result, you need to create a login for FTDNA (FamilyTreeDNA)
    *Temporary password: Will be emailed when your kit ships.

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  • Go to www.familytreeDNA.com. Log in with your DNA kit number and temporary password *

  • Create a new password, erase the 325KAMRAemail address, replace it with your own email address to personalize your account!

Processing kits can take up to a couple of months, since the kits are being shipped to the US, so please be patient.

 

  • Join this Facebook group for Q&A on your DNA test: 
    DNA tested Korean Adoptees and Korean Veterans and their Children

 

  • Want medical report?

    If it is medical information that you seek, you can upload your raw DNA data to the Promethease Website and it will give you a health report. The promethease report costs $12 USD.

 



WHEN DNA RESULT IS READY

 

You will receive an email from FTDNA when your DNA kit has been processed.
Make sure to check your spam filter as well.
 

 

WHAT CAN I DO NOW?
 

There are options for uploading your data in order to search in other DNA databases as well.

Your data can be downloaded from FTDNA as a zip-fil and uploaded to MyHeritage and GEDmatch.  We recommend downloading the Build 37 Concatenated.

(Autosomal includes chromosomes 1 through 22

Your X chromosome raw data only covers the markers on the X chromosome.
The raw data concatenated includes the autosomal DNA for Chromosomes 1 through 22

As well as the X chromosome.)

JOIN THIS FACEBOOK GROUP FOR Q&A
 

DNA tested Korean Adoptees and Korean Veterans and their Children


www.facebook.com/groups/794123673965176

 

 

WANT MEDICAL REPORT?

 

If it is medical information that you seek, you can upload your raw DNA data to the Promethease Website and it will give you a health report. The promethease report costs $12 USD.


https://www.promethease.com

 
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