SOP_NUMBER: 208.04-att-2
TITLE: Buccal Swab Collection Procedure
REFERENCE_CODE: IIA24-0001
DIVISION: Facilities
TOPIC_AREA: 208 Policy-Facilities Care/Medical Management
EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2015-06-12
WORD_COUNT: 216
POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/105694
URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/208.04-att-2/

SUMMARY:
This procedure outlines the step-by-step process for collecting buccal swab (cheek swab) samples from offenders for DNA database submission. It applies to GDC staff responsible for DNA collection and specifies proper handling, labeling, packaging, and mailing procedures to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to ensure sample integrity and prevent contamination.

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

ATTACHMENTS:
  1. Instruction Sheet for Buccal Swab Collection (Pictorial) - Convicted Offender DNA Samples
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/208.04-att-1/
  2. Buccal Swab Collection Procedure
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/208.04-att-2/

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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