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Doubt Is An Important Step In The DNA Discovery Process
Doubt is a common reaction in unexpected DNA family discoveries. It’s not only common, it’s also normal and important.
A New Podcast, the Bradley Hall Show
The most common FIRST question I am asked as a genetic counselor and DNA coach working with those in NPE situations. That first question is most commonly, “Could the DNA test be wrong?”
Could the DNA test be wrong
The purpose of this quick guide is to answer the single most common question I hear from people who have recently received a DNA test result that does not match expectations.
Can DNA Test Results Be Wrong? Yes.
Sometimes 23andMe reports an inaccurate DNA relationship between two testers. A half sibling is not always a half sibling. It could be a cousin, for example.