The finger must be sterilized before sampling by sterile cotton and medical alcohol. Use a new and sterile needle or an insulin pen gently pierce the fingertip (the ring finger preferred).
Instruction
for self sampling
We recommend to come directly to our Center, If you want to make your own at home, just one of the following sample types per person (CUSTOMERS IN ONE TEST ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE THE SAME TYPE OF SAMPLE)
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Samples you may be taken by yourself at home
* For amniotic fluid samples,
Please consult in advance by phone: 0907 737 678 and 024 3728 2496.
1. DRY BLOOD SAMPLE
The center provides free specialized dry blood sampling kits (with concrete instructions). Write the name who gives sample on the outer cover of the sample card.
Apply about ¼ of the drop of blood to the pink rectangle (in the center of the circle). Then let the bloodstain dry at the room temperature
for 3 - 5 minutes.
The sample card should be kept in a sealed paper envelope, NOT in a plastic envelope. Write the name of the donor outside the envelope and seal. This sample can be kept in room temperature for a long time, without strict preservation rules.
2. Blood sample
Take 1 ml of fresh blood into a tube with anticoagulant (EDTA). Then shake well and keep at 4-10 C degree before sending.
3. Hair roots, beards sample
Pull out 3 hairs or beards that have roots, if they are not broken, they have roots.
In the case of mitochondrial testing, 5 to 7 fibers are required.
Do not touch the root with your hands.
This sample should be packed in a clean paper and labeled correctly with the donor’s name on outside.
4. Nails sample
5. Umbilical cord sample
Put the dry, clean, fallen umbilical cord into a small, clean, labeled envelope. If the umbilical cord is not dry, it should be dried thoroughly. Dried umbilical cord samples left on the kitchen upstairs for many years can still be used for good testing.
6. Amniotic fluid sample
Amniotic fluid sample is used for relationship testing. Amniotic fluid contains fetal cells. DNA test we need 3-4ml of amniotic fluid of the fetus from 3 months or more.
Obtained amniotic fluid must be handed over to the lab immediately. In hot weather, amniotic fluid sample must be kept in ice during transportation.
