Hair and Saliva Collection Instructions
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Hair and Saliva Collection Instructions
Please follow the Hair and Saliva Collection Instructions below to ensure a good sample for testing:
IMPORTANT – 3 DAYS before any testing
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- STOP taking vitamins, supplements and any unnecessary medicine for 3 days before collecting your saliva to ensure the best results
- You will receive a testing kit with everything you need.
Procedure for Traditional Saliva Testing
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- Please do this Balancing Tap for 30-40 seconds for better results (see how to video on the right)
- Collect sample in the morning WITHOUT eating, brushing teeth, drinking coffee etc. and BEFORE you take your normal medicines
- Use a brown paper napkin provided
- Take the napkin and rub inside the cheek and under the tongue until it is saturated (see how-to video on the right)
- Let it completely dry to avoid the sample arriving with mold
- Place in small ziplock bag
- Only wrap the ziplock bag in aluminum foil as US mail is x-rayed. Do not wrap the brown paper napkin!
- Mail in your saliva sample with prepaid envelope
- Fill out initial health form and follow-up forms online
Procedure for Hair and Saliva Testing for Scans
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- Please do this Balancing Tap for 30-40 seconds for better results (see how to video on the right)
- Collect sample in the morning WITHOUT eating, brushing teeth, drinking coffee etc. and BEFORE you take your normal medicines
- Use Q-tip provided. No need to dry this sample since it is not touching or rubbing anything.
- Take the Q-Tip and rub inside the cheek and under the tongue until it is saturated (see how-to video on the right)
- Place a pinch of hair and/or nail clippings in small ziplock bag
- Mail kit back in the provided pre-paid envelope ASAP
- Fill out initial health form and follow-up forms online
You will be notified when I get your results so you can schedule a consultation to talk
Saliva Test Instructions
What if I don't have a large enough hair or fur sample or nothing at all?
Hair and Saliva Collection Instructions
If you don’t have a large enough hair for a sample, you can send both hair & nail clippings.
If you do not have hair, please send nail clippings from all finger and toenails.
The more we have is always better.
Hair and Saliva Collection Instructions
Is it ok if my hair is colored or dyed?
Absolutely! Colored hair will not affect the scan results.
How long does it take to get my results?
Hair and Saliva Collection Instructions
Once we have received your samples testing takes roughly 1-2 weeks to complete. XioWellness will contact you when your results are ready.
Every return envelope has a tracking number under the return address! Before you drop them in the mailbox, be sure to jot that tracking number down, or take a picture of it!
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