How to take a sample
What to do when you receive your DesigNA sampling kit.
Step 1
The contents of the kit are: consent form/ information leaflet, labelled sampling swabs, UK prepaid return envelope and the receipt.
Step 2
Please check the consent form and if the participating person is happy please sign where indicated. We cannot process your sample unless we have the consent of any person giving a sample. Please see our FAQ’s for information regarding consent for children under 16 years of age.
Step 3
Please wash your hands before taking the sample and ideally, do not smoke, eat or drink (except water) in the hour before sampling.
We also recommend rinsing your mouth with water before collecting the sample
Step 4
Take the swab and break the seal on the lid, take the swab out of the container (do not touch the cotton tip), insert into the mouth, press onto the cheek and rub the swab in a circular motion 8 to 10 times. Place the swab back into the container and press the lid into place. For babies and young children, it is sometimes easier to rub the cotton tip between the bottom lip and gum.
Step 5
Please put the swab and the signed consent form into the prepaid envelope and post as soon as possible to avoid the deterioration of the sample. Keep your receipt – it has your order number on it in case you need to contact us.