1. Go to secure.fitnessgenes.com and register the unique barcode on the side of the saliva collection tube.
2. We recommend that you provide your sample first thing in the morning. Please do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum for at least 30 minutes before giving your saliva sample – this helps to avoid contamination. Your sample should be clear and have no colour.
3. Rub your tongue around the inside of your cheeks (this helps to dislodge more cheek cells, from which we extract the DNA).
4. Do not remove the plastic film from the funnel lid.
5. Spit into the funnel until the amount of liquid saliva (not including bubbles) reaches the fill line shown on the tube.
6. Hold the tube upright with one hand. Close the funnel lid with the other hand by firmly pushing the lid until you hear a loud click. The liquid in the lid will be released into the tube to mix with the saliva. Make sure the lid is closed tightly.
7. Hold the tube upright. Unscrew the funnel from the tube.
8. Use the small cap to seal the tube tightly and shake the capped tube for 5 seconds. Discard or recycle the plastic funnel.
9. Place the sample tube into the specimen bag provided. Then place the sample collection tube into the specimen bag provided. Place the specimen bag back into the original mailing box for return.
10. Use the sticky tape under the lid to seal the box.
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