Suggestion 178 mitoyDNA ID used as yDNA and mtDNA test

Date: 2 Apr 2023
Location: Worldwide
Surnames/tags: data_doctors db_error_178

Description of Error - 178: mitoyDNA ID used as yDNA and mtDNA test

The mitoyDNA ID should be entered on only one test type. It can't represent both test types.

Content of info column: The duplicated GEDMatch ID.

Possible Causes

• Same mitoyDNA ID entered on 2 tests on a profile.

Action Steps

• Find the other test and verify the mitoyDNA IDs.

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Technical Stuff

All profiles with the yDNA and mtDNA test entered are checked for unique mitoyDNA ID.

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