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Before you start
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60 min before
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Eat
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Drink
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Smoke
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Chew gum
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Brush teeth
5 minutes before
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Rinse your mouth with water
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Mouthwash
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Antiseptic rinses
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Oral spray
01 — Activate your kit
To get started, locate the QR code inside of your kit.
Scan the QR code, or click the button below, and follow the instructions.
report
Do not skip this step! Activating your kit is the only way for you to get your results.
02 — Collect your DNA
To contribute to the emerging body of research on human genetics and to keep Nucleus at the forefront of it, we rely on a team of doctors, scientists, researchers, and advisors dedicated to bringing you the highest quality results.
Step 1
Open your DNA collection tube.
Remove one swab from its package.
Place the swab into your mouth and firmly rub the inside of your left cheek for about 30 to 60 seconds, rotate it as you rub.
Make sure the swab makes contact at three distinct points on your cheek:
top corner
middle
bottom corner
Step 2
Gently twist the swab into the bottom of the collection tube.
While holding the tube firmly, move the swab up and down in short, rapid movements 15-30 times.
Step 3
Slowly twist the swab out of the tube.
As you do this, make sure to get as much liquid from the swab tip into the tube as possible. The liquid should now be cloudy.
You can now discard the swab.
Step 4
Get the second swab from your kit
Repeat steps 1 to 3 with the second swab inside your right cheek.
03 — Finishing up
To contribute to the emerging body of research on human genetics and to keep Nucleus at the forefront of it, we rely on a team of doctors, scientists, researchers, and advisors dedicated to bringing you the highest quality results.
Step 5
Screw the cap tightly back on the DNA collection tube.
Place the collection tube in the biohazard bag.
Step 6
Place the biohazard bag in the pre-labeled return envelope and seal it.
Send your sample back to us via USPS mail.
