DO IT YOURSELF CHILD DNA / ID:
Required Parts:
One cotton swab, Zip-lock plastic baggie
Procedure:
1. Rub a clean (sterile if possible) cotton swab* on inside of cheek until moist.
2. Let cotton swab air dry for twenty-four hours.
3. When dry, place cotton swab in a zip-lock bag and seal bag.
4. Label with permanent pen - child's name and sample date.
Save in freezer until needed.
Follow the same procedure for blood sample.
However, wait until child scrapes or cuts him/herself before taking sample.
You may also save baby teeth in same manner.
* You can also use sterile gauze or a clean piece of filter paper
Supplied by KLAAS Foundation for Children
