Receiving and Using Test Results

Once Family Tree DNA has analyzed the sample, the participant will receive a certificate and report containing the test results. The staff of Family Tree DNA, or its testing lab at the University of Arizona, will be available to help you interpret the meaning of your test results.

If the participant authorized it when the test kit was returned, their results will be compared with those of anyone who has submitted a test to Family Tree DNA (not just those involved in the Arnold study). If a match is made, each matching participant's contact information (e.g. an e-mail address) will be shared with the other so that they may get in touch.

Similarly, if the participant authorized it when the test kit was returned, the study coordinator will also be notified that the test results are available. At that time, the study coordinator will retreive the results and they'll be published on the Arnold DNA Study website.

If the participant requested it through the information release form for the Arnold DNA Study, their contact information and/or pedigree chart will also be published on the Arnold DNA Study website.

While providing contact information and sharing test results is not required, study participants are highly encouraged to do so. After all, collaborating with others on our shared genealogy is the primary goal of this study.

Here's a summary of how to receive and use your test results:

1. Family Tree DNA will mail the test results to you and will be available to answer questions.

2. If permission was given, Family Tree DNA will search its database for a match, and will share contact information if a match is found.

3. If permission was given, Family Tree DNA will also notify the study coordinator that the results are ready.

4. If permission was given, your results, pedigree chart and/or contact information will be published on the Arnold DNA Study website.

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