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24G DNA Ancestry Test – Discover Your Heritage & Genetic Origins Today

24G DNA Ancestry Test at Lab Tests Dubai costs AED 3,500 (VAT included), uses a saliva sample and results are usually ready in 3–6 weeks. Book home collection across Dubai for AED 150 per visit or visit our Al Karama lab — no doctor referral needed.

Key facts

Price (incl. VAT)
AED 3,500
Sample
Saliva
Method
Illumina
Results in
3–6 weeks
Home collection
AED 150 per visit
Doctor referral
Not needed

The 24G DNA Ancestry Test from Lab Tests Dubai is more than a lab test it’s a personal journey into your past, unlocking the ancient story hidden in your DNA.

Using advanced Illumina genotyping technology, this saliva-based test analyzes your genetic markers to reveal:

  • Your ethnic composition across 40+ global regions
  • Your migration paths, how your ancestors moved across continents
  • Shared DNA with distant relatives (optional matching)
  • Inherited traits like hair texture, taste sensitivity, and earwax type
  • Deep ancestry (maternal & paternal lineages via mtDNA & Y-DNA when available)

This test is perfect for:

  • Expats and third-culture individuals seeking roots
  • Emiratis and Gulf nationals exploring tribal and regional heritage
  • Adoptees or those with incomplete family records
  • Families wanting to build a genetic family tree
  • Curious minds asking, “Where do I really come from?”

With results in 3–6 weeks, Lab Tests Dubai helps you connect with your identity, honor your ancestors, and pass down your story to future generations.

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Available with discreet home saliva collection, this test is private, simple, and deeply personal so you can discover your origins on your terms.

24G DNA Ancestry Test

Why You Need This Test

If you’ve ever wondered:

  • “Why do I look different from my family?”
  • “What part of the world did my ancestors come from?”
  • “Am I related to people from India, Persia, Africa, or beyond?”
  • “Could my heritage explain my health or physical traits?”

Then the 24G DNA Ancestry Test is your answer.

You need this test if:

  • You’re an expat with mixed heritage
  • You’re an Emirati or Gulf national exploring tribal roots
  • You were adopted or lack family medical history
  • You’re curious about your ethnic mix (e.g., Arab, South Asian, African, European)
  • You want to build a family tree or connect with relatives
  • You’re planning a heritage trip or cultural exploration

This test helps:

  • Answer lifelong questions about identity
  • Connect with lost or unknown roots
  • Understand inherited traits (e.g., lactose intolerance, bitter taste sensitivity)
  • Preserve family history for your children
  • Complement genealogical research with science

Your DNA is your first diary this test helps you read it.

Who Is This Test For?

The 24G DNA Ancestry Test is ideal for:

  • Expatriates in the UAE

Discover your blend of South Asian, European, African, or Southeast Asian roots.

  • Emiratis & Gulf Nationals

Explore tribal lineages, regional origins, and historical migrations.

  • Adoptees & Blended Families

Reconnect with biological roots when records are missing.

  • Genealogy Enthusiasts

Build a scientific family tree and find DNA matches.

  • Parents & Grandparents

Pass down a legacy of identity to your children.

  • Couples Planning a Family

Understand shared ancestry and inherited traits.

This test is not medical t’s a celebration of who you are.

Natural Production: How DNA Carries Your Ancestral Story

Your DNA is inherited from your parents—50% from your mother, 50% from your father—but it contains traces of thousands of ancestors.

Over generations, genetic markers (SNPs) are passed down, acting like biological breadcrumbs that scientists can trace to:

  • Geographic regions (e.g., Arabian Peninsula, South Asia, East Africa)
  • Historical migrations (e.g., trade routes, nomadic movements)
  • Tribal and ethnic groups

Even if you’re born in Dubai, your DNA may reveal:

  • Omani, Balochi, or Persian roots
  • African ancestry from historic trade
  • South Asian or Levantine connections

The 24G test compares your DNA to global reference populations, giving you a colorful, detailed breakdown of your unique genetic mosaic.

What Happens If You Never Explore Your Roots?

Without exploring your ancestry, you may:

  • Grow up with unanswered questions about identity
  • Miss connections to living relatives worldwide
  • Lack understanding of inherited traits or health tendencies
  • Fail to pass down family stories to your children
  • Feel disconnected from cultural traditions

The good news? Your DNA never forgets.
With the 24G Ancestry Test, you can:

  • Reconnect with lost heritage
  • Celebrate your diversity
  • Teach your kids about their roots
  • Join global DNA networks to find relatives

Knowledge belonging, not just biology.

How to Prepare for the Test

To ensure accurate results:

  • No fasting required
  • Avoid eating, drinking (except water), smoking, or chewing gum 30 minutes before
  • Rinse your mouth with water if needed, then wait 5 minutes
  • Use the sterile saliva kit provided by Lab Tests Dubai
  • Follow the step-by-step instructions for collection and sealing

A simple saliva sample is collected at home and shipped to the lab no blood, no clinic visit.

Test Overview: Illumina Ancestry Technology

Test Name 24G DNA Ancestry Test
Sample Type Saliva
Methodology Illumina Global Screening Array (GSA)
Turnaround Time (TAT) 3–6 Weeks
Category Molecular Genetics / Ancestry & Wellness
Purpose Analyze genetic markers for ethnic origins, migration, and traits
Testing Location Lab Tests Dubai – Accredited Labs & Home Collection Across UAE

Report Includes

  • Ethnicity Estimate (e.g., 45% Arabian, 30% South Asian, 15% East African)
  • Migration Map – ancient and recent paths
  • Genetic Relatives (if opted in)
  • Inherited Traits (e.g., curly hair, cilantro taste, muscle type)
  • Maternal & Paternal Lineage (mtDNA & Y-DNA where applicable)

Note: Results are estimates based on current reference data they may refine over time.

Benefits of the 24G DNA Ancestry Test

  • Discover Your True Origins

Go beyond nationality—find your roots.

  • Celebrate Your Identity

Embrace the mix that makes you you.

  • Connect with Relatives

Find cousins, distant family, or lost branches.

  • Teach Your Children

Give them a story they can carry forward.

  • Peace of Mind

Finally answer, “Where do I come from?”

If you’re ready to discover who you really are, the 24G DNA Ancestry Test gives you the answers you need in 3–6 weeks.

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No doctor referral needed. Home sample collection in Dubai for AED 150 per visit, or visit our lab in Al Karama. Every price includes VAT.