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identical twins get 5 ancestry dna tests.....don't waste your money.
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<blockquote data-quote="John6185" data-source="post: 3316233" data-attributes="member: 25679"><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>WebMD sent me this the other day and if you want to weed through it click on read more. How many marriages were destroyed as a result of unreputable DNA tests?</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="http://click.messages.webmd.com/?qs=3855ff04b0e2d7d7e88e22f52ce7bdf9c66f03b0840cda4df81f5e6b4ac0dc932963bdd64cec7650bf0a518e62b0ca3b0a63a0e8e0e4cdb308d43ea5899811ba" target="_blank">The Truth About Mail-In DNA Tests</a></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="http://click.messages.webmd.com/?qs=3855ff04b0e2d7d7e88e22f52ce7bdf9c66f03b0840cda4df81f5e6b4ac0dc932963bdd64cec7650bf0a518e62b0ca3b0a63a0e8e0e4cdb308d43ea5899811ba" target="_blank">Dozens of companies offer them, and they can be done with a sample of your saliva or a swab of your cheek. The catch is, you may learn "facts" about yourself that aren't quite factual.</a></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="http://click.messages.webmd.com/?qs=3855ff04b0e2d7d71be38bbc935837a73b00ffc6dfc8ac5d98b3f15fdf299e838da57acc0f92a4cd71daf1ed8d8f3cf403c706067ecd1d23868d8e61aceee3dd" target="_blank">Read More <img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/image.messages.webmd.com_lib_fe9f13707564027c77_m_3_carrot.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></strong></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px">Myth: All Tests Are the Same</span></strong></p><p>While no testing company can guarantee that the information it gives you is 100% accurate, some are better than others. If you decide to try at-home DNA testing, look for one that meets the U.S. standards called Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and check to see if the tests have been approved by the FDA.</p><p>10/13</p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Myth: Personal Info</strong></span></p><p>Read the fine print. Most companies make an effort to keep personal data "private," but that can mean different things. Make sure you understand what data they’re collecting and who will see it.</p><p>10/13</p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Myth: Harmless Fun</strong></span></p><p>At-home DNA tests can be entertaining, even if they're not always accurate. But they can cause stress, too. Sometimes genetic tests reveal not-so-happy surprises, like a family member not being related to you or the possibility that you’ll get a certain condition. You might talk with a genetic counselor before deciding whether to get tested. And if you decide to do it, the counselor can help you understand the results.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="John6185, post: 3316233, member: 25679"] [SIZE=5][B]WebMD sent me this the other day and if you want to weed through it click on read more. How many marriages were destroyed as a result of unreputable DNA tests?[/B] [B][URL='http://click.messages.webmd.com/?qs=3855ff04b0e2d7d7e88e22f52ce7bdf9c66f03b0840cda4df81f5e6b4ac0dc932963bdd64cec7650bf0a518e62b0ca3b0a63a0e8e0e4cdb308d43ea5899811ba']The Truth About Mail-In DNA Tests[/URL][/B] [B][URL='http://click.messages.webmd.com/?qs=3855ff04b0e2d7d7e88e22f52ce7bdf9c66f03b0840cda4df81f5e6b4ac0dc932963bdd64cec7650bf0a518e62b0ca3b0a63a0e8e0e4cdb308d43ea5899811ba']Dozens of companies offer them, and they can be done with a sample of your saliva or a swab of your cheek. The catch is, you may learn "facts" about yourself that aren't quite factual.[/URL][/B] [B][URL='http://click.messages.webmd.com/?qs=3855ff04b0e2d7d71be38bbc935837a73b00ffc6dfc8ac5d98b3f15fdf299e838da57acc0f92a4cd71daf1ed8d8f3cf403c706067ecd1d23868d8e61aceee3dd']Read More [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/image.messages.webmd.com_lib_fe9f13707564027c77_m_3_carrot.gif[/IMG][/URL][/B][/SIZE] [B][SIZE=5]Myth: All Tests Are the Same[/SIZE][/B] While no testing company can guarantee that the information it gives you is 100% accurate, some are better than others. If you decide to try at-home DNA testing, look for one that meets the U.S. standards called Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and check to see if the tests have been approved by the FDA. 10/13 [SIZE=5][B]Myth: Personal Info[/B][/SIZE] Read the fine print. Most companies make an effort to keep personal data "private," but that can mean different things. Make sure you understand what data they’re collecting and who will see it. 10/13 [SIZE=5][B]Myth: Harmless Fun[/B][/SIZE] At-home DNA tests can be entertaining, even if they're not always accurate. But they can cause stress, too. Sometimes genetic tests reveal not-so-happy surprises, like a family member not being related to you or the possibility that you’ll get a certain condition. You might talk with a genetic counselor before deciding whether to get tested. And if you decide to do it, the counselor can help you understand the results. [/QUOTE]
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