Did you know you do not need to come physically to our laboratory for sample collection?
DNA Self Samples Collection is our proven solution for convinience, discreteness and cost effecttviness .This guide will walk you through collecting your DNA sample using the provided mouth swabs.
For accurate results, please follow these steps carefully.
What you’ll need for DNA Self Samples collection
- Clean water (to wash your hands)
- Paper or clean cloth towel
- This instruction sheet
- DNA Collection Kit containing:
- Individually packaged sterile swabs
- Sample collection envelopes (labeled with Name/ID)
- Tamper proof Mailer
- Clean gloves (optional)
Before You Begin…
- Do not eat, drink (except water), smoke, or chew gum for 30 minutes before collecting your sample. These activities can affect the quality of your DNA.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Dry them completely with a clean paper towel.
- Optional- Wear the provided gloves to minimise risk of contamination
DNA Self Samples collection: Step by Step guide
Important Tip
Open one sample kit for one person at a time, take the sample seal it before going to the next person.
- Wash your hands and dry them with a towel.
- Wear the provided gloves -This is optional.
- Open one swab kit package at a time.
- Carefully tear open the foil pouch containing a single sterile swab. Do not touch the cotton tip of the swab.
- Swab the inside of the cheek: Firmly rub the cotton tip of the swab against the inside of one cheek for 10 seconds and about 5 times.
- Use a rolling motion and move the swab up and down to collect enough cells. Avoid touching your gums or tongue.
- Take 2 samples (one from each cheek).
- Place the swabs ON the envelope and let them stand to air dry for 5 minutes.
- Carefully place both swabs into the labelled sample collection envelope. Do not touch the cotton tip of the swab.
- Seal the self-sealing DNA sample envelope:
- Put all the sealed DNA Sample Envelopes into brown A5 evelope and seal it.
- Finally, put the envelope into the provided tamper proof mailer and seal it.
- Put the mailer into a A4 enveope and address it to us
Congratulations! You have successfully collected your DNA sample.
Final Steps: Documentation
- Complete the provided consent form.
- Attach a copy of identification document (ID or passport) and birth certificate (if not shared on email/Whatsapp)
- Package and return your sample: Make sure to use a carton box (a normal eveelope is not enough) to protect the sample during transportation.3.
- Send the sample via courier (Fargo, SGA Courier) or another courier agreed upon
