A slight discrepancy
The basics of the test showed that the three girls were, in fact, all 99% European, according to their DNA. So far, so identical. What became strange, however, was when their DNA was broken down even further. For example, Erica was found to be 16% Irish and British, whereas Nicole was 2% MORE Irish and British. How could this be? The results continued to come in, confusing the triplets, the doctors, and the audience.
Even bigger gaps
More results began coming in, which showed even bigger differences between some of the triplets and their supposed origins. The 23andMe test showed that all three of the triplets had completely different percentages of French and German heritage; Nicole at 11%, Jaclyn at 18% and Erica 22.3%. How could three siblings, with identical DNA, suddenly have different ancestry? The girls were clearly confused about the mixed results, as were The Doctors on the show. As different numbers flashed up, the audience gasped.
Not adding up
When it came to the Scandinavian part of the test, there were yet even more discrepancies. The triplets and experts were shocked to learn that while Erica and Jaclyn both had exactly the same percentage (7.4%), it was Nicole that had a different result. According to the test, Nicole was 11.4% Scandinavian, almost 4% more than her younger sisters. How could this be? Everyone watching was shocked to learn the sheer differences in the numbers.
It’s impossible
All three were unable to contain their shocked reactions when the results were discovered. Nicole admitted that she was surprised; after all, they came from the same egg and have the same DNA. The first test had proved that! Dr. Travis Stork, the host of The Doctors, had a few things to say about these kinds of tests too. He said these home-tests should only really be used for “entertainment” and not used as real evidence for your heritage.
Not 100% accurate?
Dr. Stork went on to say that the tests you get sent in the post are nowhere near advanced enough yet to be 100% accurate. He admitted there were always going to be some discrepancies in the results. While we may have come so far in the technology of genetic testing, he said, “you can’t just spit in a cup and have every single answer that you are looking for.” With Lisa Guerrero already being unsure of the at-home testing kits, did that mean the doctor and the journalist disapprove of them?