How Much Does It Cost?Technology has a price, of course. We have shopped around, and conclude that FamilyTreeDNA offer the best value. By proceeding as a registered group - as opposed to independent individuals - we can avail of a discounted group rates which are as follows:
Tests
25 marker Y-DNA*test $124 + postage 37 marker Y-DNA* test $149 + postage 67 Marker Y-DNA* test $238 + postage 111 Marker Y-DNA* test $339 + postage * Archival storage of your DNA for 25 years is included with all tests. The cost is billed in U.S. Dollars as the Testing Agency and Test Laboratories are situated in the U.S.A. There are also many other forms of tests and upgrades to already taken tests and upgrades. You can find the costs of these at; - http://www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=Tierney |
Something to Consider!
The greater body of opinion would seem to indicate that a minimum 25 Marker test is best. The more markers you test the more accurate the end result. For example on a 12 Marker test you could match with someone 100% and think, 'Great I have found a cousin'. However, there may be numerous Marker differences if both opt for a higher Marker test and this may show that there is actually no relationship at all. So, as stated the more Markers tested the more accurate toe results. It is suggested that a minimum of 37 Markers be tested. |
Who Can Apply for The Test?
It is anticipated that very many Clan members will be willing to participate in the project. Test results (months, years or even decades hence) will be added to build up the database. The greater the number of test results, the greater the chance of achieving our stated objectives.
Members who do not bear the Tierney surname, and female members who bear the surname, may all participate vicariously by nominating a male Tierney surname-bearing known relative to be tested on their behalf. We shall facilitate all members who wish to participate in this way.
Members who do not bear the Tierney surname, and female members who bear the surname, may all participate vicariously by nominating a male Tierney surname-bearing known relative to be tested on their behalf. We shall facilitate all members who wish to participate in this way.
What About Privacy?
All participants (and their DNA samples) are assigned code numbers, and the project co-ordinator is the only person able to match names to results.
Are There Any Conditions?
In order for the project to run smoothly, we have established a few basic ground rules:
- We have adopted the 25 marker test solely [and do not encourage members to take the 12 marker test.] This is because the 12 marker test does not provide sufficiently detailed information. The new 37 marker test is under review; however the 25 marker test can be upgraded to a 37 marker for an extra fee of U.S. $59 (see costs section above).
- We bestow honorary life membership on all participants. This is because each and every test result helps us to form a vital core of information for present and future members.
- All participating clan members must sign a waiver permitting their information to be shared within the clan. Please note that summary information shall be published, but personal information shall not be passed outside the clan.
- All members who participate must pay their own test fee or any such revised test fee introduced by the testing agency in the future (inflation etc.). Payment must be sent directly to the testing agency, not to The Tierney Clans Society.
- Any results which might give rise to embarrassment shall be kept strictly confidential, and shall not even be shared within the clan.