Uses kit test. Cheek Swab collected in DNA Genotek ORAcollect Dx
(OCD-100) *This is provided in kit.
Collection kits are mailed to the patient’s home for self-collection upon order; kits are not stocked in the laboratory.
Reminder: prior to taking the sample, wait thirty minutes after eating, drinking, smoking or chewing gum.
Swab: To take the
sample, remove the collector swab from the package, being sure the sponge tip
does not come into contact with any other surface. Place the swab on your lower
gums and swab back and forth 10 times. Switch to the other side of your mouth
and swab 10 more times. Hold the tube upright, unscrew the blue cap and insert
the sponge into the tube, closing tightly. Shake the tube ten times.
Labeling:
Specimen tube must be labeled with collection date and two unique patient
identifiers for kits not provided by OneOme. OneOme provided kits are
pre-labeled. Do not obstruct original tube label.
Kit Activation:
OneOme-supplied cheek swab collection kits must be activated prior to returning
the sample to OneOme. The activation step will link the pre-labeled barcode to
the test order upon confirmation that two unique identifiers including the
patient name and date of birth match the original order. The sample collection
date is also provided to OneOme during the kit activation process.