Difference between revisions of "DNA sample collection tips"
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* 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. | ||
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| + | ==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. | ||
Revision as of 18:51, 17 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.
- 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.
