Cheek swab Collection
Compatible With:
- Breed ID Test
- Breed + Health Test
- Purebred + Health Test
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Open the kit and remove the tube from its packaging. Do not remove the swab from the tube (you can use the tube as a handle).
Take the swab and gently rub the inside of your dog’s cheek pouch and under their tongue to collect saliva for 30-60 seconds.
Unscrew the cap and turn the swab upside down. Place the swab inside the collection tube.
Don’t spill the liquid – it is needed to stabilize the DNA until it’s processed.
Screw the cap until you cannot turn it any further.
Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly over the sample collection tube. Invert the tube and shake for 10 seconds.
Click the button below to activate your kit. To avoid any delays, please do this before mailing your kit back to us. (Prepaid shipping for US customers only.
See instructions for international shipping.)
Send your sample to Embark with the prepaid envelope included in your kit. Don’t worry, your sample is stable for at least 6 months, but who wants to wait that long?
Keep a record of the USPS tracking number on your mailer in case you need it.
You’ll get results back in 2-4 weeks for the Breed ID Test, Breed + Health Test, and Purebred and Health tests and within 8 weeks for the Age Test.
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Sign in or create an account to complete your dog’s profile. Activate the kit using the six-character ID code printed on the sample collection tubes.
In order for our scientists to complete the analysis, you must register your sample.
For best results, collect a sample first thing in the morning before feeding your dog.
Brush the swab along the entire outer top portion of the gumline. Then, brush along the entire outer bottom portion of the gumline. Swab back and forth along the entire gumline for 60 seconds.
Place the tube into the prepaid return mailer and promptly mail it back to AnimalBiome.
You’ll get results back in 2-3 weeks.
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While sampling, make note of its consistency and refer to the fecal scoring chart.
Put on the gloves; then uncap both sample tubes, being careful not to spill the clear liquid inside.
Taking care to keep your gloves clean, open the bag to create a small work area. Then, open one package of swabs and the wrapped wooden stick.
This exposes the center which has not been contaminated by dirt or other particles.
Take one swab and scoop a pea-sized piece of poop from the inner section.
If your dog’s poop is too soft to break open with the stick, you can dip the swab directly into the sample. Do your best to avoid any contaminants.
If your dog has very soft poop or diarrhea, dip the swab tip into the poop and ensure the entire swab tip is completely covered.
If your dog has very hard poop, use the swab or stick to transfer the sample.
Push it below the surface of the clear liquid. The liquid should change color. For very soft poop or diarrhea, swirl the swab tip in the liquid to transfer as much material as possible.
Ensure the tube is sealed tightly to prevent leakage.
Use a new swab to collect from a similar spot on the other side of the poop sample.
Sign in or create an account to complete your dog’s profile. Activate the kit, using the six-character ID code printed on the sample collection tubes.
In order for our scientists to complete the analysis, you must register your sample.
Place both sample tubes into the clear bag. Seal the bag inside the provided prepaid return mailer and promptly mail it back to AnimalBiome.
You’ll get results back in 2-3 weeks.