This kit contains the materials necessary to take two different cell samples from your pet.  First, a buccal swab is used to collect cells from the inside of the cheek.  Second, a number of hairs are collected that include the DNA rich follicle.  Once the samples are returned to our lab we process the DNA into a long term storage medium and store it in a climate and humidity controlled area.  Then we send you a DNA storage certificate so that you can easily retrieve the DNA at some point in the future should it be necessary.