DNA Sample Collection Guide: DNA Testing Kit

The procedure for collecting your DNA samples at home is fairly simple. You will receive your DNA test kit with full instructions just a few business days after placing your order.

Please follow these visual examples for collecting your DNA samples. You need to repeat this process for for every person to be tested.

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You will find a number of colored envelopes in your DNA test kit. Normally kits provided are pre-packed and will come with  swabs for up to 3 people. You will also find your submission forms

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Inside each envelope is a set of color coded swabs. These swabs are the same color as the envelope they come in.  It is recommended not to eat or drink at least half an hour before an oral sample is taken

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Fill out the submission forms as well as the details on the outside of the envelope making sure everything is filled in clearly and correctly. Please print in block capitals.

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Remove the swabs from the paper packaging. Be careful not to touch the cotton end of the swab with anything so it remains sterile. There are two swabs provided per each person to be tested.

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Rub the cotton end of the swab along the inside of your cheek, under your tongue and behind your lips as well. Do this for 10 seconds per person. Remember you are collecting cheek cells and not just saliva, so rub right against the inside of the cheek. Do this with both of the colour coded swabs per person.

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Before placing the swab back in the color coded envelope allow the swab a MINIMUM of 1 hour to dry. Place the swab somewhere that the end of the swab is not touching anything else. When dry place the swabs back in the color coded envelope. Do NOT touch the end of the swab at anytime, even to check if it is dry.

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Place the color coded envelopes into the easyDNA self addressed envelope with your submission form and send back to easyDNA for processing. Please remember to affix a postage stamp.

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