DNA test kits on sale: Save on 23andMe, AncestryDNA this Father’s Day – Mashable

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TL;DR: As of June 16, you can save anywhere from $40 to $100 on DNA test kits from 23andMe and AncestryDNA.

Only three things in life are certain: Death, taxes, and that DNA test kits make exciting presents for almost any occasion.

Speaking of: If Father's Day has crept up on you, 23andMe and AncestryDNA have your back both popular DNA testing services are running special deals now through Sunday, June 21. With a mere saliva sample, they'll give your dad a chance to extensively explore his personal history and health, and maybe even connect with a long-lost relative. (That's way cooler than the bacon-scented soap or beer-print tie you were seriously considering ordering trust us.)

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FWIW, 23andMe and AncestryDNA both landed high spots on Mashable's list of the best DNA test services out there here's the lowdown:

Why we like it: 23andMe offers comprehensive health and wellness screenings and tests for the highest number of regions (more than 1,000 populations) out of all the DNA kits on the market. Plus, its turnaround time is super speedy you won't have to wait long for your results once your sample's in.

23andMe is currently running two Father's Day promotions:

Save $50 on a Health + Ancestry kit: Explore your heritage via ancestral breakdowns and timelines while discovering your DNA's impact on your health with trait, carrier status, wellness, and predisposition reports. Normally $199, you can order a kit today for just $149 a 25% savings.

Save $150 with a Dad's Day Bundle: If you buy one Health + Ancestry kit for $149, you can get a second kit for only $99. (Note: This offer is only available through 23andMe's website.)

Click here to shop 23andMe's website directly, or go here to grab one of their Health + Ancestry kits from Amazon.

Why we like it: AncestryDNA lays claim to the world's largest consumer DNA network with more than 15 million completed samples, and gives it users the option of signing up for memberships that unlock additional tools (like the ability to peruse historical records and build an interactive family tree).

The last time we checked, these four AncestryDNA deals were all live ahead of Father's Day:

Save $40 on an AncestryDNA kit: This basic test will produce a precise estimate of your ethnicity and a historical timeline that reveals the places your ancestors once called home. Typically $99, you can order one of these kits today for only $59 a 40% savings.

Save $50 on an AncestryDNA + Traits kit: Get everything the standard AncestryDNA test has to offer, plus an analysis of more than 25 of your personal traits (like freckles, earlobe shape, and your penchant for cilantro). It usually retails for $119, but you can score it on sale right now for just $69 a 42% savings. (Note: This offer appears to be only available through Amazon.)

Save $50 on an AncestryHealth kit: Get everything the AncestryDNA + Traits test has to offer, plus a personalized health report, genetic counseling resources, and access to a family health history tool. Normally $149, you can get one for just $99 a 34% savings.

Save 20% on Ancestry gift memberships

Click here to shop AncestryDNA's website directly, or go here to grab one of their kits through Amazon.

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