DNA sample collection tips - Revision history

Wing genealogist at 13:12, 12 January 2025

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Wing genealogist at 07:55, 26 December 2023

2023-12-26T07:55:39Z

Wing genealogist: /* Tips for Full Genomes Corporation tests (e.g. Y Elite) */

2023-12-25T18:59:43Z

‎Tips for Full Genomes Corporation tests (e.g. Y Elite)

Wing genealogist: /* Tips for Full Genomes Corporation tests (e.g. Y Elite) */

2023-12-25T18:51:45Z

‎Tips for Full Genomes Corporation tests (e.g. Y Elite)

Wing genealogist at 23:17, 31 August 2023

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GregRM: formatting

2016-01-18T17:54:33Z

formatting

GregRM: refined mouth rinse suggestion

2016-01-18T17:52:51Z

refined mouth rinse suggestion

GregRM: /* Tips for Full Genomes Corporation tests (e.g. Y Elite) */ updates, including link to ISOGG wiki

2016-01-18T16:37:30Z

‎Tips for Full Genomes Corporation tests (e.g. Y Elite): updates, including link to ISOGG wiki

GregRM: /* Tips for Full Genomes Corporation tests (e.g. Y Elite) */ update shipping tips

2016-01-18T03:06:13Z

‎Tips for Full Genomes Corporation tests (e.g. Y Elite): update shipping tips

GregRM: update with FGC section

2016-01-17T18:51:33Z

update with FGC section

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+* '''It is suggested that you do a couple vigorous mouth rinses with water (and/or mouthwash) about 10 minutes before collecting the DNA sample from your mouth.''' This will reduce bacterial contamination (by loosening [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oral_microbiology naturally-occuring bacteria], which can accumulate in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofilm biofilms] on your cheeks, gums, and teeth), help eliminate other potential contaminants, and improve the quality of results from DNA sequencing.
-==General tips==
-* '''It is suggested that you do a couple vigorous mouth rinses with water (and/or mouthwash) around 5-10 minutes before collecting the DNA sample from your mouth.''' This will reduce bacterial contamination (by loosening [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oral_microbiology naturally-occuring bacteria], which can accumulate in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofilm biofilms] on your cheeks, gums, and teeth), help eliminate other potential contaminants, and improve the quality of results from DNA sequencing.
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-==Tips for saliva collection==
-* Saliva collection instructions may be found [https://salimetrics.com/collecting-and-handling-saliva-for-dna-analysis/ here]
 * When providing a saliva sample: you may want to consider trying to gently loosen up some cheek cells with your tongue, in order to get a higher DNA content in the saliva.
 *  Use the provided mailing envelope to send the saliva sample. When mailing from the US:

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 * '''It is suggested that you do a couple vigorous mouth rinses with water (and/or mouthwash) around 5-10 minutes before collecting the DNA sample from your mouth.''' This will reduce bacterial contamination (by loosening [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oral_microbiology naturally-occuring bacteria], which can accumulate in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofilm biofilms] on your cheeks, gums, and teeth), help eliminate other potential contaminants, and improve the quality of results from DNA sequencing.
-==Tips for Full Genomes Corporation tests (e.g. ''Y Elite'')==
+==Tips for saliva collection==
 * Saliva collection instructions may be found [https://salimetrics.com/collecting-and-handling-saliva-for-dna-analysis/ here]
 * When providing a saliva sample: you may want to consider trying to gently loosen up some cheek cells with your tongue, in order to get a higher DNA content in the saliva.

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 ==Tips for Full Genomes Corporation tests (e.g. ''Y Elite'')==
-* Saliva collection instructions may be found [http://www.biomatrica.com/media/dnagard_saliva/11004-0414.pdf here]
+* Saliva collection instructions may be found [https://salimetrics.com/collecting-and-handling-saliva-for-dna-analysis/ here]
 * When providing a saliva sample: you may want to consider trying to gently loosen up some cheek cells with your tongue, in order to get a higher DNA content in the saliva.
 *  Use the provided mailing envelope to send the saliva sample. When mailing from the US:
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	** if the kit instructs to mail the sample within the U.S., the sample may be returned using the USPS. Four (4) "forever stamps" should be more than sufficient, or you can have it weighed at a local post office to determine the shipping charges more precisely.		** if the kit instructs to mail the sample within the U.S., the sample may be returned using the USPS. Four (4) "forever stamps" should be more than sufficient, or you can have it weighed at a local post office to determine the shipping charges more precisely.
	** if the kit instructs to mail the sample outside the U.S., the sample may be returned via USPS (lower cost, slower) or FedEx (higher cost, faster). In either case, you will need to prepare an accompanying customs form. You can specify "''scientific genealogy sample''" on the customs form. The collection kit containing saliva sample has no commercial value at this point, and you may specify "''No commercial value''". In the unlikely event the shipment encounters issues at customs, contact project administrators for guidance. You may also refer to [http://isogg.org/wiki/Shipping_DNA_kits#Customs_forms tips from the International Society for Genetic Genealogy].		** if the kit instructs to mail the sample outside the U.S., the sample may be returned via USPS (lower cost, slower) or FedEx (higher cost, faster). In either case, you will need to prepare an accompanying customs form. You can specify "''scientific genealogy sample''" on the customs form. The collection kit containing saliva sample has no commercial value at this point, and you may specify "''No commercial value''". In the unlikely event the shipment encounters issues at customs, contact project administrators for guidance. You may also refer to [http://isogg.org/wiki/Shipping_DNA_kits#Customs_forms tips from the International Society for Genetic Genealogy].
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 * Saliva collection instructions may be found here: [http://www.biomatrica.com/media/dnagard_saliva/11004-0414.pdf]
 * When providing a saliva sample: you may want to consider trying to gently loosen up some cheek cells with your tongue, in order to get a higher DNA content in the saliva.
-*  Use the provided mailing envelop to send the DNA sample. When mailing from the US:
+*  Use the provided mailing envelope to send the saliva sample. When mailing from the US:
-** if the kit instructs to mail the kit within the U.S., samples may be returned using the USPS. Four (4) "forever stamps" should be more than sufficient, or you can have it weighed at a local post office to determine the shipping charges more precisely.
+** if the kit instructs to mail the sample within the U.S., the sample may be returned using the USPS. Four (4) "forever stamps" should be more than sufficient, or you can have it weighed at a local post office to determine the shipping charges more precisely.
-** if the kit instructs to mail the kit outside the U.S., samples may be returned via USPS (lower cost, slower) or FedEx (higher cost, faster). In either case, you will need to prepare an accompanying customs form. You can specify "''scientific genealogy sample''" on the customs form. The collection kit containing saliva sample has no commercial value at this point, and you may specify "''No commercial value''". In the unlikely event the shipment encounters issues at customs, contact project administrators for guidance.
+** if the kit instructs to mail the sample outside the U.S., the sample may be returned via USPS (lower cost, slower) or FedEx (higher cost, faster). In either case, you will need to prepare an accompanying customs form. You can specify "''scientific genealogy sample''" on the customs form. The collection kit containing saliva sample has no commercial value at this point, and you may specify "''No commercial value''". In the unlikely event the shipment encounters issues at customs, contact project administrators for guidance. You may also refer to [http://isogg.org/wiki/Shipping_DNA_kits#Customs_forms tips from the International Society for Genetic Genealogy].

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		+	__NOTOC__
		+	==General tips==
	* It is suggested that you do a couple vigorous mouth rinses with water (and/or mouthwash) around 10-20 minutes before collecting the DNA sample from your mouth. This will reduce bacterial contamination, help eliminate other potential contaminants, and improve the quality of results from DNA sequencing.		* It is suggested that you do a couple vigorous mouth rinses with water (and/or mouthwash) around 10-20 minutes before collecting the DNA sample from your mouth. This will reduce bacterial contamination, help eliminate other potential contaminants, and improve the quality of results from DNA sequencing.
		+
		+	==Tips for Full Genomes Corporation tests (e.g. ''Y Elite'')==
		+	* Saliva collection instructions may be found here: [http://www.biomatrica.com/media/dnagard_saliva/11004-0414.pdf]
	* When providing a saliva sample: you may want to consider trying to gently loosen up some cheek cells with your tongue, in order to get a higher DNA content in the saliva.		* When providing a saliva sample: you may want to consider trying to gently loosen up some cheek cells with your tongue, in order to get a higher DNA content in the saliva.
		+	* When mailing within the U.S., samples may be returned in the provided mailing envelope using the USPS. Four (4) "forever stamps" should be more than sufficient, or you can have it weighed at a local post office to determine the shipping charges more precisely.