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FTDNA DYS Markers

Below you will find the DYS #'s that Family Tree DNA uses to test your Y-Chromosome. When comparing your results with other labs or other databases you must use the scientific allele values listed on your personal page.

First 12 Markers Additional 13 

(to 25 markers)

Additional 12

(to 37 markers)

Locus DYS#
1 393
2 390
3 19*
4 391
5 385a
6 385b
7 426
8 388
9 439
10 389-1
11 392
12 389-2
Locus DYS#
13 458
14 459a
15 459b
16 455
17 454
18 447
19 437
20 448
21 449
22 464a
23 464b
24 464c
25 464d
Locus DYS#
26 460
27 GATA H4
28 YCA II a
29 YCA II b
30 456
31 607
32 576
33 570
34 CDY a
35 CDY b
36 442
37 438
*Also known as DYS 394

The markers in red have been observed to have a faster mutation rate then the average, and therefore these markers are very helpful at splitting lineages into sub sets, or branches, within your family tree.

Click here for a detailed scientific explanation about mutation rates and methods.


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