- 1) Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum for 30 minutes before collecting samples.
- 2) The swab tips should not come into contact with any surface other that the inside of the cheek at any point before, during or after collection
- 3) Move the swab up and down while also rotating. It's very important to rotate the swab with your fingers.
- 4) Allow the swab to dry before storing. At least one hour.

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- DNA Test - Paternity
How to perform a DNA paternity test in California? How much is it?
In this next article we will briefly tell you how you can carry out a DNA paternity test in California, what is the cost of it, and how to send the samples to be analyzed. We will show you a brief instruction on how to take samples. This procedure is simple and easy to perform. It will take an estimated time of about 5 minutes.
Instructions for collecting DNA samples using buccal cotton swabs
STEP 1

Collection of the saliva sample with the cotton swab
STEP 2

Let the swab dry for at least an hour.
STEP 3

Take the second swab and do the same as the first swab. Cut at one end.

Remember to cut the swab at one end so you can hold it.
STEP 4

Inside the mouth, move the swab up and down between the gum and the cheek.
STEP 5

Place the second swab next to the first, without touching the cotton with your hands.

Once the above is done, repeat the same process that you have done
with the other person participating in the DNA test.
LAST STEP

Save the two swabs for each paper envelope,
performed by each DNA test participant.

Keep the two sealed paper envelopes in the large paper envelope
to send to our lab for your results.
Where do I send my samples to?
Request the shipping address (Regardless of your country and city of residence) by contacting:
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Step 1 - Order your kit.
Click ORDER NOW, place your order and you will receive the sample collection kit in a couple of days.
Please contact us at 1-877-219-4485 or WhatsApp +1 647 455 0443 if you are having any troubles ordering.

Step 2 - Take the samples.
Collect the swab samples from the test participants.
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Step 3 - Send the samples to us by mail
Place each pair of swabs in different envelopes (parent / child), then place the two smaller envelopes inside the larger envelope and mail it to the address specified in the instructions.

Step 4 - DNA analysis of your saliva samples in our laboratory
Once we receive the samples, we will send you an email to confirm the reception of the samples and proceed to perform the DNA test in our laboratory . You can follow up online at any time using your unique access code to know the progress status of the DNA study.

Step 5 - Receive your results.
Receive your certified results by email, usually about three days, after your samples arrive at the Lab.
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