SAMPLE COLLECTION PROCESS
Instructions and Tips
SAMPLE COLLECTION PROCESS
Accessible gender-testing right at your finger tips
Order your test
Order your test and find out your baby’s gender from the comfort of your own home.
Collect your sample
Collect your sample: It’s a simple finger prick test, then pop your sample in the mail.
Ship your sample
Order your test and find out your baby’s gender from the comfort of your own home.
Our Sample Collection Process
Before you begin…
If you need assistance, make sure you find a female helper as male DNA can contaminate your sample.
1. Remove All Jewelry
Remove all jewelry/accessories on your fingers and wrists.
2. Clean Nails
Clean undernbeath your fingernails (we recommend using a nail brush).
3. Clench Your Fist
Clench and unclench your fist on your non-dominant hand for about 30 seconds to promote blood flow.
4. Clean Your Finger
Make sure you clean underneath your fingernail with the alcohol wipe.
5. Prick Your Finger
You want to prick the side (not the center or tip) of your finger pad, towards your pinky. Don’t get too close to the nail or the blood will pool underneath.
6. Massage Your Finger
Hold your hand downwards as you massage your finger with your other hand to get the blood flowing to the tip. 6 big drops of blood should be enough to get to the 250ul fill line.
7. Scrape Blood Into Tube
Having trouble getting blood into the tube? Use the raised edge of the tube to ‘scrape’ your blood in.
8. Cap Tube
Once filled, replace the lid and press down firmly until you hear a click.
9. Invert Tube
Make sure you invert the tube to mix the sample, the blood should flow freely.
10. Tap Tube
Blood not flowing freely? Give it a couple taps on a hard surface and continue inverting the tube.
SAMPLE COLLECTION TIPS
You got this!
Here are a few helpful tips before you begin:
Tip 1:
Start hydrating (a LOT!) at least 24 hours before you expect to draw your blood. Blood is 92% water, so aim for 4-5 big glasses, including 1 right before your do your finger prick. Warm or room temperature water is also better than ice cold water.
Tip 2:
Warm your hands and forearms for better blood flow! You can wash your hands and run your forearms under warm water for at least 4-5 minutes before you take the sample.
Tip 3:
Make sure to place your hand on a firm surface when using the lancet, like a countertop or kitchen counter, to ensure that you get the proper depth when activating the safety lancet.
Tip 4:
Massaging helps to stimulate blood flow. Massage from your forearm down to your fingertip.
Tip 5:
Blood flows more freely downhill, so if you can, stand up and try to hang your hand below your arm so your blood flows downwards with gravity. There isn’t a set position, just make sure you’re comfortable and blood is flowing downwards.
Tip 6:
The best site for a finger puncture is just off the center of the finger pad. The tip of the finger should be avoided. Also make sure you’re using either your middle or ring finger.
