The most advanced DNA test to discover your ancestry
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A detailed view of your ancestry
Living DNA offers advanced DNA reports, delivering an enriching view of your ancestry from 80,000 years ago until recent times.

Recent ancestry
Using our unique DNA Constellations method, you’ll gain an insight into your ancestry at a level previously unseen. Explore 500 years of your family ancestry from all over the world.

Sub-regional breakdown
Delve deeper into your ancestry with our unique sub-regional breakdown, giving you that extra level of detail.

DNA matching
Discover your extended family through our DNA matching tool with genetic matches all over the world. Opt in to Family Networks and connect with global users to see how much DNA you share.

Extended ancestry
Look back tens of thousands of years ago and discover your ancestor's migrations from Africa.

Your full ancestry experience
The full ancestry experience is the most advanced in the industry, offering a complete view of your ancestry and delivered through an intuitive interactive online platform.

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Our simple ancestry DNA test process
Purchase your Living DNA Kit online
We ship by standard or express, anywhere
Take our simple DNA Mouth Swab
Pop it in the post using our free return bag
Results ready in six - eight weeks
Track kit status and view results online, anytime
Highly recommended
Highly recommended. A woman of African descent, with ancestral roots across West Africa, Americas and descendant of emancipated slaves re-settled back to West Africa. My DNA reading Yoruba (87.7%) was absolutely correct.

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Full ancestry kit FAQ's

We’ve built Living DNA to provide ancestry breakdowns for up to 80 worldwide regions, including 21 sub-regions within the British Isles and counting.

Taking your sample is fast and painless. No eating or drinking an hour before swabbing, except water. Simply swab the inner cheek of your mouth for 45-60 seconds and pop your swab back in the tube, pushing the lid down until it clicks.

At Living DNA we take the job of being custodians of your data very seriously. We’re committed to your privacy and security at all times.