Please wait at least 20 minutes after a meal or treat (drinking water is fine) to begin your DNA collection via swab.
If you have multiple animals in the household, please make sure to separate for at least 10 minutes from each other before swabbing.
a) Take 2 of the bristle ( nylon ) brushes. Insert head against the inside of the cheek (inside the mouth). Pinch the cheek around the bristle head firmly and roll the two swabs around the pinched area. Swirl ( circle motion ) for a good 10 seconds to ensure you capture enough epithelial cells. Repeat on the other cheek using the 3rd swabs.
b) Allow swabs to air dry for 5-10 minutes. Stand them up in cup or other holder with the bristle head up. Avoid moisture being trapped in the swab sleeve before sealing. ( Moisture attracts bacteria and this can cause any DNA to degrade)