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Everything you need to know to collect your samples confidently.

How to collect your DNA (saliva) sample

Tips and Tricks

  • Having trouble? Think of something sour! 🍋
  • Avoid eating at least 30 minutes before collecting your sample.
  • Lots of bubbles? That’s normal! Just keep spitting until you have filled up to the line with actual liquid saliva.
Person holding DNA collection tube
Unscrewing funnel top of saliva sample collection tube.
Putting on the new cap for the saliva sample collection tube.
Shaking the full saliva sample collection tube.

How to collect your hormone (blood) sample

Tips and Tricks

  • Track your period so you are ready to collect your sample of the 3rd day of flow on your period.
  • Try pricking the side of your finger instead of the pad (center) of your finger.
  • If blood doesn’t flow, apply slow, gentle pressure around your finger, or try warming your hands under water or doing some jumping jacks to increase blood flow.
Inventory of hormone collection sample test
Person writing in their information on their blood sample card
Person cleaning their finger with alcohol wipe
Person pricking their finger with a lancet
Person dropping blood on their sample card
Person putting a bandaid on their finger

There's no such thing as a stupid question...

Use the 12 digit activation code on the little green “RSVP” card inside your “Prick Party” invitation to activate your test at my.adyn.com/activate

A Prick Party is a virtual celebration of this next step on your and a chance to collect your samples with our support.

Whether you have questions about the process, hate the idea of pricking yourself, are squeamish at the sight of blood, or just want to make sure you get a perfect sample, we can’t wait to see you! ! Bring your Birth Control Test. Bring a friend. Join the party!

Note: if you want to collect your sample during the Prick Party make sure to schedule it on the 3rd day of your cycle!

Your levels fluctuate throughout your cycle. In other words, levels on different days can be very different. When your provider interprets your levels, they do so in comparison to expected levels for day 3. Day 3 in particular was selected as the first few days of each cycle are key for coordinating ovarian production and ovulation. So measuring on day 3 provides a stable context for interpreting the levels. For these reasons, and for consistency between tests, sample collections are done on day 3 (if possible).

When you first start bleeding for your period, mark that as Day 1. (Note: does not count as the first day. The first day of your period is the first day that you experience your full flow). Take your blood sample on the 3rd day of your period. If you don’t get a period, you can take the test at any time.

If you don’t get a period, you can collect your sample (finger prick) at any time!

You can collect your DNA sample whenever you want as long as you have not eaten for 30 minutes beforehand. DNA doesn’t change with your cycle.

We need your blood sample back to our labs within 1-2 days after you have collected it. Your prepaid USPS envelope will get it there in time as long as you drop it in the mail the same day as you sample. Just make sure that you let your blood sample dry for at least 60 minutes!

60 minutes. Drying is important because it allows the platelets to separate from the serum on the card, and for the sample to return to the lab cleanly. Contaminants like hair or dust can corrupt a sample.

Tip: We recommend a place away from pets and where you’ll see it again later!

Usually about 4-6 good spit takes. Bubbles are normal, but you’ll want to make sure you reach the fill line with actual liquid saliva without the bubbles.

You can take the sample (saliva) without any issue, as it will not be affected by an infection or vaccine response.

For the sample (blood), you should wait until any illness or vaccine response subsides completely. If you experienced any cycle disruption, you should wait 1-2 regular menstrual cycles before checking.

Didn’t find the answer you were looking for?

Email us or set up a meeting to talk to someone on our team!

You are invited to a Prick Party!

A Prick Party is a virtual celebration of this next step on your Birth Control Odyssey and a chance to collect your samples with our support.

Whether you have questions about the process, hate the idea of pricking yourself, are squeamish at the sight of blood, or just want to make sure you collect your samples correctly we can’t wait to see you! ! Bring your Birth Control Test. Bring a friend. Join the party!

In order to collect 🩸 your blood sample, please schedule your Prick Party for the 3rd day of 🩸flow🩸 during your menstrual cycle.

Prick Party Playlists

Whatever your vibe, here are some sample collection soundtracks.
Pumped Up
Soothing Symphony
Breathe In, Breathe Out
Everything's Going to be Alright