Your heritage is only a saliva sample away with these cheap DNA test deals

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Amazon has slashed the price of DNA test kits for Prime Day, but you'll need to move fast to grab one, as the deals are due to end soon.

All these tests work in the same way: you send off a sample of saliva or a cheek swab in the post, and a few weeks later you'll receive a link to an online dashboard where you can see a whole host of information about yourself. Depending on the kit you've chosen, that might include where your ancestors come from, distant relatives who've also taken the test, health conditions you're susceptible to, and even physical traits you're likely to have.

Not in the UK? Scroll down for the best deals in your region.

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MyHeritage DNA Test Kit: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FMyHeritage-DNA-Test-Kit-Ethnicity%2Fdp%2FB072SY5JHQ%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">£75 £43 at Amazon
This special Prime Day deal cuts almost 50% off the price of MyHeritage's full Ancestry and Ethnicity kit. After sending off your saliva sample, you'll get a detailed report showing where in the world your ancestors are likely to have hailed from, where they travelled over generations, and matches to relatives.

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AncestryDNA Genetic Ethnicity Test: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2FAncestryDNA-Genetic-Testing-Ethnicity%2Fdp%2FB00TRLVKW0%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">£89 £55 at Amazon
This kit from AncestryDNA is our pick for the best home DNA test thanks to its ease if use, quick results and brilliantly laid out dashboard that shows you exactly where your ancestors hail from in surprising detail. It's good value at its usual price of £89, and with £34 off for Prime day it's an absolute steal.

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23andMe Health and Ancestry Service: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB019D9HEGG%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">£148.99 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB019D9HEGG%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">£74 at Amazon
23andMe is one of the biggest names in home DNA testing, and for good reason: its tests are simple to use, its privacy policies are robust, and its results are detailed and easy to interpret. The Health and Ancestry Service covers both genealogy (showing where your ancestors hail from geographically, plus DNA relatives) and health (which includes predisposition to certain medical conditions).

There are other DNA test kits available on Amazon, but all of the ones above have been tested by us and rated highly, so we're confident you'll be pleased with the results - and hopefully learn a lot about yourself, too.

More DNA test deals

Looking for more DNA test deals? You'll find all the lowest prices from around the web right here, with offers available in your region. 

TechRadar is rounding up all the top deals over the Prime Day sales period, and we’ve put all the best Prime Day deals in an easy-to-navigate article to help you find the bargains you’re looking for.

Cat Ellis

Cat is the editor of TechRadar's sister site Advnture. She’s a UK Athletics qualified run leader, and in her spare time enjoys nothing more than lacing up her shoes and hitting the roads and trails (the muddier, the better)