Difference between revisions of "DNA sample collection tips"
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* Saliva collection instructions may be found here: [http://www.biomatrica.com/media/dnagard_saliva/11004-0414.pdf] | * 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 | + | * Use the provided mailing envelop to send the DNA 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 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. | ||
Revision as of 03:06, 18 January 2016
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.
Tips for Full Genomes Corporation tests (e.g. Y Elite)
- Saliva collection instructions may be found here: [1]
- 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:
- 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 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.
