HOW DOES THE DNA SWAB KIT WORK?
The DNA cheek swab kit is fast, plainless and noninvasive. It consists of a simple instruction sheet, sterile cotton swabs, a pair of disposable gloves and a return envelope. It is marked only with the applicant’s ID number provided by the Registry to protect the participant’s privacy. It contains no other identifying information. The Registry forwards the sample to the DNA lab with only the ID number and non personal identifying information. The DNA sample is analyzed, the results compared to the others in the appropriate database and the results are reported to the Registry. The DNA profile of the sample is then entered in the database for preservation and future comparisons.
