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This is actually part of a larger problem which I have written about in a separate thread about my Y-DNA67 test.
In summary, in January (one month after the results for markers 1-60 were posted) the results for markers 61-67 were finally posted and my test was reflected as being completed. However, I noticed that marker 63 (DYS487) was blank. Since then, I have been trying to resolve that problem. Yesterday, the panel for markers 61-67 was removed and replaced with “Awaiting Lab Results.” The status page indicates an estimated completion date of next week. Once I receive the final report, I will update the other thread and outline what happened.
While reviewing my records, I have now been able to confirm my suspicion that another Y-STR marker value had been changed without my receiving any notice or warning.
In January a few days after the last panel (61-67) had been posted, I noticed that my match list at 37 markers had changed. Presumably because of the blank value the test at the 67 marker level would fail (even though I have three matches who have taken the 67 test) and fall back to the 37 marker level. Since I had saved a copy of the December match list at 37 markers, I was able to compare the lists. One match had been moved up from the 25 marker match and the relationships had been recalculated and reshuffled. Except for one match, everyone was now being shown as more closely related to me.
Based on my understanding, the only way that could happen was if something had changed in my 1-37 markers. In January, I was not able to find a copy of my original Y-STR values, but yesterday I found a file where I had saved the results. Marker 27 (GATA-H4) had been originally shown with a value of 10 but is now reflecting a value of 11.
On the one hand this is good news (and explains the change in matches) because I now match on that marker everyone in my surname project subgroup.
However, it also points out a quality control issue with FTDNA. Users should be aware that Y-STR values are changed without notice being given to the user.
In summary, in January (one month after the results for markers 1-60 were posted) the results for markers 61-67 were finally posted and my test was reflected as being completed. However, I noticed that marker 63 (DYS487) was blank. Since then, I have been trying to resolve that problem. Yesterday, the panel for markers 61-67 was removed and replaced with “Awaiting Lab Results.” The status page indicates an estimated completion date of next week. Once I receive the final report, I will update the other thread and outline what happened.
While reviewing my records, I have now been able to confirm my suspicion that another Y-STR marker value had been changed without my receiving any notice or warning.
In January a few days after the last panel (61-67) had been posted, I noticed that my match list at 37 markers had changed. Presumably because of the blank value the test at the 67 marker level would fail (even though I have three matches who have taken the 67 test) and fall back to the 37 marker level. Since I had saved a copy of the December match list at 37 markers, I was able to compare the lists. One match had been moved up from the 25 marker match and the relationships had been recalculated and reshuffled. Except for one match, everyone was now being shown as more closely related to me.
Based on my understanding, the only way that could happen was if something had changed in my 1-37 markers. In January, I was not able to find a copy of my original Y-STR values, but yesterday I found a file where I had saved the results. Marker 27 (GATA-H4) had been originally shown with a value of 10 but is now reflecting a value of 11.
On the one hand this is good news (and explains the change in matches) because I now match on that marker everyone in my surname project subgroup.
However, it also points out a quality control issue with FTDNA. Users should be aware that Y-STR values are changed without notice being given to the user.
whether such results are possible, but devote time to inventing explanations we can present to the family
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