MyHeritage DNA is a self-administered at-home DNA test aimed at helping users find out more about their genetic and ethnic background, while potentially connecting them to people they're related to. A two-minute cheek swab sent to the company's lab produces results within four weeks.

The MyHeritage DNA test is extremely accurate and reliable for identifying DNA Matches. The Ethnicity Estimate provides very accurate results for most people, but it's still just an estimate and must be taken in context and with its inherent limitations in mind.

The MyHeritage test provides ancestral information by examining your autosomal DNA. It then compares your results with its growing DNA registry. Using that data, the company can trace your ancestry to more than 2,100 regions, helping you to see and understand the geographic roots of your family tree.

You can now upload your DNA data to MyHeritage and receive your Ethnicity Estimate, Genetic Groups, and access to other advanced DNA tools such as the Chromosome Browser, AutoClusters, and Theory of Family Relativity™ - absolutely free!

Some of the DNA cousin matches will have additional information available for you to review. Additional information may include family surnames, places of origin, or even a family pedigree with names, dates, and places.

No specific number of DNA segment matches are required to qualify as a “match.” Closer relationships like parents or siblings will share more, while distant relatives will share less. That's why it is possible to share dozens of small pieces of DNA with people who aren't related to you.

Faced with unexpected results, DNA testing clients sometimes wonder, “Can my DNA test be wrong?” Here's the answer: usually not, and very rarely yes. Most of the time, when you see a result you do not expect, it is your DNA trying to tell you something about your family relationships.

As of this writing, MyHeritage DNA has over 6.6 million DNA results in their database, offering an excellent chance that you will locate some family members. AncestryDNA, however, boasts more than 22 million results. For both companies, you have the option of whether people can search for and contact you.

Finding Biological Family

1. Take an AncestryDNA® test.
2. Review your closest DNA matches.
3. Contact your matches.
4. View your shared matches.
5. Look for common ancestors.
6. Start descendancy research.
7. Contact living family members.
8. Hire a professional.

MyHeritage scores 3 out of 5 stars in our comprehensive review. While MyHeritage's DNA test provides autosomal genetic data and a wide range of genetic genealogy tools, their DNA test misses out on important ancestry and health data from the mitochondrial chromosome and Y chromosome.

How much is MyHeritage after free trial? After the free trial, MyHeritage costs $129 annually for the Premium subscription, $209 per year for the Premium Plus subscription, $189 per year for the Data Subscription, or $299 per year for the Complete Subscription. There is a 30-day Money-back guarantee.

ABOUT THE TEST: Genetrace DNA Sibling Test is an easy-to-use, at-home DNA test that helps determine if two individuals are full siblings, half siblings, or not siblings at all. NO HIDDEN FEES: Each kit includes all lab and shipping fees to test two (2) potential siblings.