Sampling Site Protocols
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How to collect samplesSaliva samples should be self-collected with the Oragene® Discover OCG-50. Blood samples are to be collected using the PAXgene® Blood DNA Tube. |
Shipping InstructionsDetails on how to ship, where to send packages, who to ship with, and what to include in the package. |
Collecting Samples
SalivaBefore Sampling
Sampling Procedure (2-5 minutes)
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BloodVenipuncture Protocol
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Shipping Instructions
Prior to shipping your samples, please print and completely fill out (in Excel or by hand) a sample intake form available here. Include this form with your package.
Saliva Samples
Stable at a wide range of temperatures (-4ºF to 122ºF) once it is mixed with the DNA stabilization buffer liquid. Samples can be mailed through any US Postal Service and no special packaging is required. We do recommend, however, that you ship all collected samples to the Kauwe Lab as soon as possible.
Blood Samples
Should be shipped overnight on dry ice. We recommend using a specialized overnight courier such as FedEx or UPS. We do not recommend using the United States Postal Service (USPS) for your shipment because of potential delays.