Test Kit Information

Testing kits will need to be ordered directly from FTDNA thru this link. By using this link, FTDNA will know you are part of the Caperton DNA project. They have given us a special pricing of 12 markers, $99.00 + 2.00 shipping instead of the usual $219.00 or $169.00 + 2.00 shipping for the 25 marker, you can also take the 12 marker and upgrade to the 25 marker later for $90.00. There is an order form on the FTDNA web page that you can fill out and submit. FTDNA will send you the kit immediately. After you complete the test, you send the kit back with your payment. I understand they do take credit cards.

FTDNA offers the simplest testing kits. They consist of 2 cotton swab type brushes, a tube with a preservative solution to hold the swabs and the mailing kits with instructions. To complete the test, your male Caperton representative needs to brush the inside of his cheek just like brushing his teeth. Be sure to brush really well, as the quality of the sample depends on how much DNA material is collected on the brush. They include 2 brushes, please use both of them.