GeneTree DNA Paternity Test Kit Instructions

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1. Please check the GeneTree paternity test kit to make sure that the correct numbers of Swabs and Identification Envelopes have been supplied. There will be at least two swabs and one envelope for every individual in the DNA paternity test kit (unless otherwise notified).
2. Complete the Specimen Collection Information Form, Ordering Form, Chain-of-Custody Form (optional), and read the Statement of Release Agreement in the paternity test kit.
3. Once you are ready to collect the specimens make sure that you have the appropriately colored envelopes labeled. Prepare the envelopes to have the swabs placed into them after collection. For example, the "blue" envelope and the "blue" swabs should be used for the alleged father in a paternity case, and the alleged father's name should be written or typed in the "Swabs Envelope" section of the Specimen Collection Information Form. Note: This labeling procedure is very important - please take the time to appropriately identify and prepare the samples for each individual (NOTE: IF a specimen collection facility is collecting the samples, make certain to have the collection facility complete the Chain-of-Custody Form).

Collecting the Specimens
NOTE: This is the most important step, and should be performed carefully in order to collect a sufficient amount of material for the analysis. Poor collection will result in re-collection.

4. This is NOT a saliva test. Cheek cells are needed for testing.
5. Open the appropriately colored swab receptacle. Remove one swab from its receptacle. Scrape the swab inside the mouth horizontally (in a back and forth motion) as you rotate the swab inside the cheek for 15 seconds.
6. After collecting the cheek cells using the first swab, place the swab directly into the colored envelope (do NOT place the swabs back in to the plastic receptacle that they were packaged in). Repeat the collection process with the other swabs on the same individual being tested.
7. Keep the swabs in the appropriately colored (and labeled) envelope, and seal it shut. NOTE: These samples are stable at room temperature for several months. Repeat from step 3 for each of the other individuals being tested.
8. Make sure that all the samples are clearly and appropriately labeled.
9. Place all the colored envelopes containing the specimens into the pre-labeled return envelope for the paternity test kit with all completed forms. Mail the paternity test kit results back using the self-addressed envelope.

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