How to Collect DNA

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Decide if you need a kit.. Check legal requirements.. Choose the right sample type.

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1

Decide if you need a kit.

Step 1

Decide if you need a kit.

2

Check legal requirements.

Step 2

Check legal requirements.

3

Choose the right sample type.

Step 3

Choose the right sample type.

4

Don't touch the sample.

Step 4

Don't touch the sample.

5

Use sterile equipment.

Step 5

Use sterile equipment.

6

Store your specimen in a clean, dry container.

Step 6

Store your specimen in a clean, dry container.

7

Follow the packing and shipping instructions.

Step 7

Follow the packing and shipping instructions.

8

Swab your cheek.

Step 8

Swab your cheek.

9

Pull 10 to 20 strands of hair from the head.

Step 9

Pull 10 to 20 strands of hair from the head.

10

Collect a saliva sample.

Step 10

Collect a saliva sample.

11

Collect other samples using the same precautions.

Step 11

Collect other samples using the same precautions.

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