Hair & Saliva Collection

Step 1 — Gather Materials

Clean scissors · ~1 teaspoon of hair · 2 cotton swabs · plastic zip-lock bag

Step 2 — Collect Hair

Cut hair from the back of the head, close to the scalp. You need approximately one full teaspoon. Hair from a hairbrush is fine if it is only yours. Nail clippings can be used if you prefer not to cut hair.

Step 3 — Collect Saliva

Rub 2 Q-tips inside your mouth (under tongue and cheeks) for 30 seconds each. Wait at least 20 minutes after eating, brushing teeth, or using mint products.

Step 4 — Package & Mail

Place hair (or nail clippings) and the used Q-tips in the zip-lock bag. Write your full name and birthday clearly on the outside of the bag. Place the bag in a regular envelope, add postage, and mail it.

Mail to:
743 Rue Bourdeaux
Covington, LA 70433