was kostet ein gentest herkunft — what can you do yourself?

The cost of an ancestry DNA test (e.g., from 23andMe, MyHeritage, or AncestryDNA) typically ranges from €50 to €100, often with discounts. What you can do yourself: order a test kit, provide a saliva sample, and mail it back. The analysis is done by the company's lab, and you receive a report on your ethnic composition and sometimes relative matches. Important: these tests are not medical diagnostics. In Germany, genetic testing for diseases is regulated by the Genetic Diagnostics Act (GenDG) and requires a doctor's involvement. Ancestry tests usually fall under the non-medical exception, but results should be interpreted cautiously: reference databases are incomplete, and algorithms vary between providers. You can perform the test yourself, but do not base medical decisions on it. Privacy is another concern – read the terms carefully before entrusting your DNA to a company.