Do I need a haplogroup test?
Most individuals do not need a test to confirm their haplogroup. In some rare cases, a Y-DNA signature may be unique in our database. You can determine your haplogroup information from the Haplogroup section. In order to provide our customers with the highest level of haplogroup confidence, Family Tree DNA provides a SNP Assurance Program. In this program, if we cannot predict a person’s Y-DNA haplogroup with sufficient confidence that they can join the National Geographic’s Genographic Project, we will automatically perform a Backbone SNP test in order to identify the haplogroup assignment. When a haplogroup is in doubt the Backbone SNP test will be ordered automatically after the initial Y-DNA test results are posted. You can learn more about the SNP Assurance Program here: http://www.familytreedna.com/snp-assurance-program.aspx. Members will still have the option to order a Backbone SNP test if they choose from their personal pages. Deep Clade testing can be very valuable for those
Most individuals do not need a test to confirm their haplogroup. In some rare cases, a Y-DNA signature may be unique in our database. You can determine your haplogroup information from the Haplogroup section. In order to provide our customers with the highest level of haplogroup confidence, Family Tree DNA provides a SNP Assurance Program. In thi …
