At-Home Sample Collection Guide Your journey to personalized wellness starts with a simple, painless step. Providing your sample for a Mapmygenome™ test is easy and can be done from the comfort of your home. To ensure the highest quality results, please follow our step-by-step guides and videos for your specific kit. Choose Your Sample Type Select the kit you received to view detailed instructions: 1. Saliva Sample (DNA Tests) Used for Genomepatri™, MedicaMap™, and MyFitGene™. The Golden Rule: Do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum for at least 30 minutes before collecting your saliva. Quick Tip: Avoid touching the swab tip with your fingers or tongue to prevent contamination. [View Saliva Collection Guide] | [Watch Video Tutorial] 2. Stool Sample (Gut Biome Tests) Used for MapmyBiome™. The Golden Rule: Use the specialized collection paper provided to prevent the sample from touching toilet water. Quick Tip: Ensure the collection tube is tightly sealed and placed back into the biohazard bag immediately. [View Stool Collection Guide] | [Watch Video Tutorial] 3. Dried Blood Spot (Biochemical & DNA Tests) Used for specific advanced screening. The Golden Rule: Ensure your hands are warm (wash with warm water) to improve blood flow before the finger prick. Quick Tip: Allow the blood spots to air-dry completely for 15–20 minutes before closing the kit. [View Blood Collection Guide] | [Watch Video Tutorial] 📦 3 Simple Steps After Collection Activate Your Kit: Scan the QR code on your kit or visit [link] to register. We cannot process unregistered samples. Pack Securely: Place your sample back into the original box and seal it with the provided adhesive strip. Schedule a Pickup: Call us at 1800 102 4595 or email info@mapmygenome.in. Our logistics partner will collect it within 24–48 hours (PAN India). 💡 Important Reminders Storage: Do not refrigerate the kit. Store it at room temperature in a dry place. Timing: Try to collect your sample on a Monday or Tuesday to ensure it reaches our lab before the weekend. Privacy: Your sample is de-identified and assigned a unique barcode immediately upon arrival at our NABL/CAP-accredited lab.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is not exhaustive by any means. Always consult your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, procedure, or treatment, whether it is a prescription medication, over-the-counter drug, vitamin, supplement, or herbal alternative.