[[titleTag|See instructions below for collecting buccal swab.]]
Take the DNA sample at least 1 hour after eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth. We recommend rinsing your mouth with water before taking the sample.
[[instructionDetailTag|1|STEP|Place sponge confortably in mouth and rub lower gums 10 times back and forth.|#|
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[[instructionDetailTag|2|STEP|Repeat rubbing motions on the opposite side of the mouth.|#|
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[[instructionDetailTag|3|STEP|Holding the tube upright, unscrew the cap of the tube.|#|
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[[instructionDetailTag|4|STEP|Turn the cup upside down insert the sponge into the tube and close tightly.|#|
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[[instructionDetailTag|5|STEP|Invert the capped tube and shake vigorously 15 times.|#|
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[[instructionDetailTag|6|STEP|Mail the envelope to the nearest SmartPost machine within 3 days. Keep the sample at room temperature.|#|
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