You have received this sample collection packet because your healthcare provider has ordered the GeneSight test for you. The GeneSight test analyzes clinically important genetic variations in your DNA and the test results can help your healthcare provider:
Inside your GeneSight collection packet you will find:
Read and sign the Patient Consent Form
Place the white copy inside the FedEx® Shipping Envelope. You may keep the yellow copy for your records.
Provide a copy of the front and back of your insurance card. If you are unable to make a copy, simply call our Customer Service team to provide that information.
Complete the ‘Patient Information’ and ‘Collection Date’ fields on the Cheek Swab Envelope
You can disregard the last section that says ‘GeneSight Test Order: Ordering Clinician’ since you are collecting your own sample.
Step 1
Remove a single swab from the sterile packaging. Hold the swab by its plastic shaft. Do not touch the cotton swab tip.
Step 2
Carefully insert the swab into your mouth.
Step 3
Rub the swab firmly up and down against the inside of your cheek for 10 strokes.
Step 4
Place the swab, cotton tip first, into the cheek swab envelope. Repeat the steps above with the second swab.
Step 5
Seal the cheek swab envelope and place in the FedEx® shipping envelope.
Find a FedEx® drop-off location in your neighborhood. Then, simply drop off your collection packet at that location.
Call FedEx® at 1.800.Go.FedEx (1.800.463.3339) to schedule a pickup. Click here for what to say.
Schedule a pickup at your home. You will need to have or create a FedEx® account to use this option.
