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Sample Collection Instructions

Instructions for the collection of DNA samples using a cheek swab.

9 simple steps.

 
1. Complete the Doggy DNA
Testing Order Form, filling
in all questions to the best
of your ability.

 

2. When sampling more
than one dog, wash your
hands between each
sample to prevent crosscontamination.

3. Withhold food at least
one-half hour before
collecting a sample for
DNA testing. Visually
inspect the dog’s mouth
between cheek and gums
for food debris. The
objective is to collect cheek
epithelial cells, avoiding
food debris.

 

4. Write the dog’s name orother identifier
on the DNA Worldwide’DNACheekSwab
wrapper.

 

5. Open the swab package
by peeling back the
loose edges of the DNA
CheekSwab sleeve, about
one inch.

 

6. Grasp the swab’s plastichandle and pull the swab
out of the wrapper. Envision inserting a toothbrush
inside themouth, turning the bristles away from your
dogs teeth towards the cheek.The objective is to
collect heek epithelial cells.

 

 

7. Steady your dog’s head.
Hold the swab by the
applicator stick. Vigorously
rub and rotate the swab’s
bristle head against the
inside surface of the cheek
for about 30 seconds.

8. Immediately re-insert
the swab into the DNA
CheekSwab sleeve (no need
to reseal the sleeve).

 

9. Place the swab and SampleSubmission Form insidethe pre-paid mailer anddrop in mailbox. Nopostage is necessary.