The Family Tree DNA test kit (pictured below) consists of two cheek scrapers and two collection tubes - designed for a single persons use.  Each tube contains a fluid designed to arrest bacteria growth, so you can scrape your cheek and return your kit in any type of weather (hot or cold).  The freshness of your sample will remain intact for months.

You will notice the cotton ‘toothed’ tip at the end of the scraper.  The sensation of using the scraper is like brushing your inside cheek with your toothbrush.  Remember, a good scrape produces lots of DNA, which makes the extraction process easier and decreases the chance that one or more of your markers will fail to be readable on the first test of your sample.

Your test kit also includes complete instructions for collecting your DNA sample (available in many languages) and the all important Release Form.  The Release Form is your written consent that allows FTDNA to share your name and email address with someone who matches your genetic fingerprint.

When you place an initial order for a DNA test with FTDNA, you will receive your test kit via U.S. Mail and you will return the kit to FTDNA by U.S. Mail as well.