Let’s collect your saliva sample.
We’ll walk you through it one step at a time.
Wait 30 minutes after eating, drinking, smoking or chewing gum before collecting the sample.
Before you start
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STEP 1
Fill the tube.
Spit into the funnel until the amount of liquid saliva - not bubbles - reaches the fill line.
Keep the tube upright while you collect your sample.
STEP 2
Close the funnel lid.
Hold the tube upright. Close the funnel lid firmly until you hear a loud click.
The liquid in the lid will release into the tube.
STEP 3
Remove the funnel.
Unscrew the funnel from the tube.
Keep the tube upright so the liquid stays inside.
Close the tube.
STEP 4
Use the small cap included in the kit to close the tube. Screw the cap on tightly.
STEP 5
Give it a good shake.
Shake the capped tube for 5 seconds.
You did it.
Your sample is collected.
Now let’s get it safely on its way.
Place the closed collection tube inside the included biohazard bag and seal the bag.
BAG IT.
Record the sample collection time on the Shipping Manifest and place it in the pre-labled shipping pouch.
RECORD THE TIME.
Place the sealed biohazard bag containing the sample inside the shipping pouch.
PACK IT.
SEAL IT.
Remove the adhesive strip and securely close the shipping pouch.
SEND IT.
Drop off the sealed pouch at a UPS location or schedule a UPS pickup.
What happens next?
We’re still with you.
Once your sample reaches the lab, the testing process begins.
We’ll send you an update about halfway through so you know where things stand and when to expect your results.
Most results are completed within about 5 weeks of your sample arriving at the lab.
When your results are ready our genetic DNAVisit, our genetic counseling partner, will contact you to schedule time to discuss your results.
Questions along the way?
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