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Instructions on how to collect a saliva sample.
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Important Notes & Disclaimers Regarding Collection
- Saliva collection should occur at beginning of appointment prior to any contamination of the oral cavity, such as rinses or periodontal probing.
- Patient should not eat or drink for 30 minutes prior to sample collection.
- Patient sample must be registered online in your Bristle account in order for Bristle to process the sample.
For detailed guidance on how long a patient should wait after certain treatments, procedures, etc. to collect a saliva sample, refer to Sample Collection Timing Guidance
Instructions for Collecting Saliva Sample
Each collection kit should include these written instructions for collecting a saliva sample.
See below for a downloadable PDF version (US and Canada).
- Take the collection tube, remove the blue cap, and insert the funnel by pushing the narrow end into the tube opening
- Patient collects saliva into funnel and fills collection tube until roughly 2/3 of tube is full with liquid and saliva combined
- Remove funnel, seal tube with blue cap, and invert tube 5-10 times
- Place tube inside clear biohazard bag and seal. Place clear bag inside mailer envelope and seal.
For US: Return to Bristle via USPS using the prepaid return envelope.
For Canada: Return to Bristle at the address below via your shipping carrier of choice.
Bristle Health 1445 N Loop W Suite 820 Houston, TX, 77008 US
5. Register sample using the barcode starting with “BH” in your account online at app.bristlehealth.com.
