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Preparing for Testing

Collection Precautions:

  • Ensure the sponge tip does NOT come into contact with any surface prior to collection.
  • The donor should NOT eat, drink, smoke or chew gum for 30 minutes before collecting the oral sample.

Collection Instructions:

STEP 1:

Open package and remove collector without touching sponge tip.  Place sponge as far back in the mouth as comfortable and rub along the lower gums (see close up image) in a back and forth motion. Gently rub the gums 10 times. If possible, avoid rubbing the teeth.

STEP 2:

Gently repeat rubbing motion on the opposite side of the mouth along the lower gums for an additional 10 times.

STEP 3:

Hold the tube upright to prevent the liquid inside the tube from spilling. Unscrew the blue cap from the collection tube without touching the sponge.

STEP 4:

Turn the cap upside down, insert the sponge into the tube and close cap tightly.

STEP 5:

Invert the capped tube and shake vigorously 10 times.

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