Sample Collection Protocol

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Most people take between 2 and 5 minutes to deliver a saliva sample following the steps.

Protocol 1
1 Do not eat, drink, smoke, chew gum, brush your teeth, or use mouthwash for at least 30 minutes prior to providing your sample.
Protocol 2
2 Spit into the funnel until the amount of liquid saliva (not bubbles) reaches the fill line shown in the picture.

* Do not remove the plastic film from the funnel lid
Protocol 3
3 Hold the tube upright with one hand. Close the funnel lid with the other hand (as shown) by firmly pushing the lid until you hear a loud click. The liquid in the lid will be released into the tube to mix with the saliva. Make sure that the lid is closed tightly.
Protocol 4
4 Hold the tube upright. Unscrew the funnel from the tube. Use the small cap to close the tube tightly. Shake the capped tube for 5 seconds. Discard or recycle the funnel.