After taking the sample, let the swab dry for at least four hours in the air (or longer, e.g. over night) and then place it back into the return pouch (which is the original pouch which you opened) for the transport to our laboratory. Place the swab into a glass, the cotton-wool-tip facing up and let them dry on air. Utilizable results can only be achieved with a dried cotton-wool tip. After opening, the cotton-wool-tip should only get in touch with the mucous membrane of the mouth of the person to be tested. DNA of another person can complicate the examination. Please put both swabs back to the original pouch after the drying period. Then send it to our laboratory. |