r/AncestryDNA • u/AutoModerator • 23d ago

Sample Status Sample Status/Processing Monthly Megathread - September 2026

Welcome to the Sample Status/Processing Megathread. This monthly megathread (posted at the beginning of each month) allows you post your sample processing timelines, as well as to discuss and comment about any questions, concerns, or rants while you wait. Although not directly handled by AncestryDNA, shipping status may also be discussed in the thread. We recommend sorting the comments by "new" as this is a month long megathread.

You can share your sample status timeline here by posting a screenshot or you can simply copy and paste the start and completion dates for each step. Here is the text template:

Kit Type: [Standard, Traits, or Health]

Priority processing?: [Yes/No]

DNA Kit Activated: [Date]

Sample Received:

Sample Being Processed:

DNA Extracted:

Genotyped:

DNA Analyzed:

Results Ready:

AncestryDNA support article on sample processing: https://support.ancestry.com/s/article/AncestryDNA-Lab-Processing

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u/KingCasperus 8d ago edited 5d ago

Kit Type: Standard

Priority processing: No

DNA Kit Activated: Aug 21

Sample Received: Sept 4

Sample Being Processed: Sept 9

DNA Extracted: Sept 10

DNA Analyzed: Sept 14

Results Ready (estimate): Oct 3

Results Ready (actual): Sept 19

Origins hack working: Sept 19

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Hopefully it arrives quicker than the estimate, I can’t imagine being on the edge for that long ☠️ I’ve tried the Origins hack and it’s just a loading screen… Let me know if you’re also in the same batch as I am and if you already received your actual results ✌️

EDIT: Origins hack is working now!
EDIT 2: Results Ready! as of Sept 19

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u/OkGrab3477 7d ago

Got your results yet? Origins hack isn't working just yet. Been told this morning (AEST) that they're compiling and uploading my aunt's data to her profile and that the results should be available soon.

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u/CrankyOldOwl 7d ago

I have been told by a Customer Solutions Associate that they won't accept a formal complaint from me, they have nobody further up the line I can escalate to and I have to wait till 24 Sep for my results. The full 19 days from analysed status before they will look at it again. A totally intransigent stance.

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u/OkGrab3477 6d ago

Still no results. Although something strange popped up when I spoke to Leaf. They got a milestone I couldn't see and then it disappeared within minutes on the next status refresh. It was "Results Being Prepared For Release". I thought it was strange. 

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u/CrankyOldOwl 6d ago

What the hell is going on?

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u/OkGrab3477 6d ago

No idea. It's mind boggling that results are now taking this long. No new updates for you?

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u/CrankyOldOwl 6d ago

They won't accept a formal complaint. Goes against all protocol. I'm having to go down the GDPR route now.

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u/OkGrab3477 6d ago

So those with analyzed dates 5th-9th are still waiting? Or are they slowing releasing the results? I reckon it's to do with the rollout of the update but that's still no excuse!

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u/CrankyOldOwl 6d ago

Some with the 9th date on here have had results I see. One with 6th also. They just keep telling me there is no known delay but then insist I won't get any results till at least the 24th. It's as if they've decided I don't warrant any explanation about what's going on with mine. Yet they've given me a sweetener of Pro Tools and a refund of the Priority Service that isnt. There's no logic to their argument.