YSTR Male Lineage Testing
The Y-STR male lineage test is used to determine whether two or more males are related through their paternal lineage. The Y chromosome is passed from father to son and has a relatively infrequent mutation rate, thus it remains the same through many generations.
This test focuses on the Y chromosome and results in a unique Y-STR profile for each male tested. It is important to note that this test will not differentiate men that are in the same paternal lineage.
For example, if a male child "A" and his alleged half brother Child "B" (Child "B" having a different mother than Child "A") want to know if they have the same biological father, and they have the same Y-STR profile, it is practically proven that they share the same father. If the profiles do not match, then they do not share the same biological father.
This is just one of many circumstances in which the Y-STR test can be applied. Review the chart to the right as a guide. Give us a call toll free at 1.866.833.6895 and speak with one of our very knowledgeable case workers for more information.
Step 1: Review shipping information
Please review the following important information:
All orders are shipped in plain, confidential packaging. There is nothing on our return address or packages to indicate the nature of the product inside!
For shipping in the Contiguous U.S.
- All orders, shipping within the Contiguous USA, include a pre-paid return mailer based on your selected shipping method for NO EXTRA CHARGE
- You may choose how you want your kit sent to you. US Mail will take approximately 7-15 business days. For faster delivery of your kit, you may choose Priority Mail, UPS overnight or our FedEx options (both UPS and FedEx require a street address and telephone number)
For shipping outside of the Contiguous U.S: Orders to Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and recognized US territories can be shipped by US Mail, UPS or FedEx (additional international fees apply for UPS and FedEx delivery) but may not contain a prepaid return package. For INTERNATIONAL orders please call or e-mail for shipping and handling charges.
When orders are shipped: Orders received* Monday through Thursday by 12 noon Mountain Time will be shipped that day; if you choose UPS or FedEx overnight you will receive the paternity test kit the following day. Orders placed on Fridays for UPS or FedEx overnight shipment will arrive Monday. Please call to see if FedEx Saturday is available in your area before placing an order. GTL does not ship or receive on weekends and most federal holidays.
Multiple locations: You may order additional kits, which will include prepaid returns based on your selected method of shipping (for use in the Contiguous United States only). Additional kits are $30 for informational and $40 for legally binding. To order additional kits, please call GTL Toll-Free at (866) 833-6895.
* Although you may place your order before noon, GTL may not receive the order notification for several hours.
Also learn more about GTL's paternity tests.
Step 2: Select a DNA test
Please Note: All orders, shipping within the Contiguous USA, include a pre-paid return via your selected method of shipping.
Rush Analysis Options
- 24-Hour Release: $400
No more than 24 business hours from receipt of samples - Next Day Release: $175
By close of business on next business day following receipt of samples
- Second Day Release: $125
By close of business on 2nd business day following receipt of samples - Third Day Release: $75
By close of business on 3rd business day following receipt of samples
Review additional information
Information concerning how samples are taken, the difference between legal and informational testing, buccal versus "pin-prick" sample collection, and more is available and should be reviewed.
Our Refund Policy
Samples must be submitted within 3 months of case initiation or the case will be closed. Refunds will be issued only if applied for within 15 days of the order date. Refunds for orders involving test kits only will not be issued. Full details on our refund policy can be found here.
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