Saliva Collector Method

Jan 14, 2022

The most convenient way to collect DNA samples for genetic testing is saliva, followed by blood. Currently, the most popular method is to collect saliva samples for testing.


Do not eat, drink tea, drink, smoke or chew gum for 30 minutes before collecting the DNA sample. Do not remove the plastic film from the funnel lid, relax your cheeks and gently rub for 30 seconds to produce saliva before spitting. To promote cell shedding of oral mucosa, and then spit, saliva DNA sample collection tube Collection method


1. Gently spit the saliva secreted into the oral cavity into the oval-shaped collection port of the saliva collector. When collecting saliva, you should try to avoid too much foam.

2. Collect saliva until the layered interface between the saliva in the collection tube and the upper foam reaches the mark indicated by 2ml.

3. Evenly buckle the cover of the collector with the preservation solution to the oval collection port. There is a slight clicking sound when it is buckled. At the same time, the preservation solution flows into the collection tube evenly, indicating that the cover has been buckled. Gently open the lid of the collector, and then close it evenly again until the preservation solution flows into the collection tube evenly.