How to prepare for your appointment

Preparing for your mobile DNA collection is simple and stress-free. Review these quick guidelines on fasting, required identification, and appointment setup to guarantee a smooth, accurate, and completely confidential testing experience right at your doorstep.

Appointment preparation guide

Find all the essential details you need to ensure accurate testing samples, valid legal documentation, and a seamless visit from our mobile team.

What should I avoid eating or drinking before my appointment?

Please ensure that no participants eat, drink, chew gum, or eat candy for at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment. Food, sugary beverages, and chewing gum can compromise the cheek swab sample. Plain water is completely fine to drink up until the appointment time.

What identification do adults need to present?

All participants aged 18 and older must present a valid, government-issued photo ID upon our arrival. Acceptable forms of identification include a state driver's license, state ID card, military ID, or a valid passport.

What documents are required for children and minors?

For participants aged 18 and under, please provide an official document confirming their identity. Acceptable options include a state birth certificate, hospital birth card, or current school photo ID. A legal guardian must also be present to sign the required consent forms.

What kind of space do you need for the visit?

Appointments can be conducted anywhere that is clean, quiet, and clutter-free. We only require a sturdy, flat surface—such as a kitchen table, dining table, or desk—where our specialist can organize the collection materials and complete paperwork comfortably.

How long does the appointment take?

A typical mobile collection appointment usually takes about 20 minutes or slightly longer depending on the total number of individuals being swabbed.

What happens during the step-by-step collection process?

From the moment we arrive, our process is fast and professional: we verify all participant IDs, take a quick photo of each participant (including children), record thumbprints, gently collect the painless cheek swabs, and review and sign all final paperwork before sealing your samples for lab processing.

Ready to schedule your mobile DNA collection?

We provide fast, discrete mobile service across the Tampa area. Enjoy $0 travel fees within 5 miles and receive your official lab results in just 3 to 5 business days.