Collecting your DNA samples using our home DNA test kit is a very simple procedure. Once you place your order, we will send you our DNA testing kit which you should received in around 2 to 3 business days. The kit is includes all you need to collect your DNA sample including a full set of comprehensive and simple instructions.

For your ease, we have also provided the following visual instructions on the entire DNA collection procedure using our DNA test kit. You are required to repeat this procedure for every individual participating in the test. We strongly recommend that you do not eat or drink as a minimum half an hour prior to collecting the oral sample to avoid possible contamination of the sample.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Our DNA testing kits are normally prepacked and include a number of coloured envelopes which normally are sufficient to cover testing for up to 3 people. Of course if you ordered the two person test, one of the envelopes is extra and should be retained in case there is the need for any re-sampling.

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In each of the colour coded envelopes you will find a pair of coloured swabs that should be of the same colour as the envelope they are in. This is done to assist the client to place the correct swab in the correctly labelled envelope.

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The submission form you will find inside the kit has to be filled out clearly and correctly with all the requested details. Also do not forget to fill in the outside of the envelope as well. Please write the information in CLEAR BLOCK LETTERS.

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Remove the swabs from the paper packaging. Be careful not to touch the cotton end of the swab with anything so it remains sterile. There are two swabs provided per each person to be tested.

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Rub the cotton end of the swab along the inside of your cheek, under your tongue and behind your lips as well. Do this for 10 seconds per person. Remember you are collecting cheek cells and not just saliva, so rub right against the inside of the cheek. Do this with both of the colour coded swabs per person.

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Before placing the swab back in the colour coded envelope allow the swab a MINIMUM of 1 hour to dry. Place the swab somewhere that the end of the swab is not touching anything else. When dry place the swabs back in the colour coded envelope. Do NOT touch the end of the swab at anytime, even to check if it is dry.

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Place the colour coded envelopes into the easyDNA self addressed envelope with your submission form and send back to easyDNA for processing. Please remember to affix a postage stamp.

Tips

• To allow your swabs to dry place them cotton-end up in a clean empty glass. Put the glass in a safe, clean area, allowing the swabs time to dry. Always ensure that you do not mix up or contaminate the swabs, keep swabs from different participants in a separate glass.
   
• Sample collection can be performed at any age including newborn babies.

Sample collection is easy! How do I obtain my kit?

Once you place your order the kit will be sent out by courier on the same day or the following depending on the time of order. If you are ready to order your DNA test then proceed to Order Here

If you have any further questions about using our DNA test kit or any other questions about your case then you can proceed to Contact Us directly.

For general information about our DNA Paternity Test visit our Frequent Questions page.