SOP 208.04-att-2: Buccal Swab Collection Procedure
Summary
Key Topics
- DNA collection
- buccal swab
- cheek swab
- DNA database
- sample collection
- evidence handling
- Georgia Bureau of Investigation
- GBI
- biological sample
- offender identification
- SCRIBE documentation
- chain of custody
Full Text
IIA24-0001 (208.04)
Attachment 2
6/12/15
# Buccal Swab Collection Procedure
1. Have donor remove gum, tobacco etc. from mouth .
2. Have donor rinse mouth with water.
3. Remove kit components.
4. Clearly mark the swab envelope with the offenders Name,
Social Security Number and GDC#.
5. Collector put on gloves.
7. Open swab package. There are four (4) swabs.
8. Remove one swab, vigorously swab one side of donor’s
cheek 5-10 seconds; repeat with a second swab on same
cheek. Do the same with the other two swabs on the remaining
cheek.
9. Place all four (4) swabs in swab submission envelope (swab end
down) and seal. (NOTE: Only swabs should be placed in swab
envelope to prevent contamination.) Affix red evidence tape
provided in the kit to seal flap where indicated, initial and date.
*Do not use glue or any other tape**
10. Remove gloves.
11. Enter the collection date under the Medical tab in SCRIBE (DNA
entry). Then select “View Form” and print the DNA Database
Submission Form.
12. Collect thumbprints.
13. Place swab submission envelope and the DNA Database Form
into the mailing envelope and seal.
14. Complete your return address with facility name and address
on kit envelope.
15. Mail all samples to: Georgia Bureau of Investigation, DOFS,
Northeastern Regional Crime Lab, 77 Cobb Vantress Drive,
Cleveland, GA 30528.
16. Collection must also be documented with a SCRIBE Case Note.
Retention Schedule: None