[[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.|#|]]
[[instructionDetailTag|2|STEP|Repeat rubbing motions on the opposite side of the mouth.|#|]]
[[instructionDetailTag|3|STEP|Holding the tube upright, unscrew the cap of the tube.|#|]]
[[instructionDetailTag|4|STEP|Turn the cup upside down insert the sponge into the tube and close tightly.|#|]]
[[instructionDetailTag|5|STEP|Invert the capped tube and shake vigorously 15 times.|#|]]
[[instructionDetailTag|6|STEP|Mail the envelope to the nearest SmartPost machine within 3 days. Keep the sample at room temperature.|#|]]