Does GEDmatch conduct DNA testing?

Does GEDmatch conduct DNA testing?

GEDmatch does not perform DNA testing. GEDmatch is a comparison and analysis platform. You must first obtain a DNA test from a testing company (such as AncestryDNA, 23andMe, FTDNA, or MyHeritage), download your raw data, and upload it to GEDmatch.


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