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Is there any health risk to the collector or donor when using the oral swab?

April 26, 2017Collector donor Health oral risk swab

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Is there any health risk to the collector or donor when using the oral swab?

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No. The swabs used with QD tests are all stored in hygienic sealed packaging until use. When used correctly there is no contact between the collector and the donor (and the donor’s oral fluid). The swab is tasteless and vegan/vegetarian-friendly, containing no animal products and no chemicals.