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Sample Collection Timing Guide
Following
Wait before Sample Collection
Consumption of food or drink
30 minutes
Use of over-the-counter oral care products (e.g.,brushing teeth)
30 minutes
Use of oral probiotic or probiotic products
Use of prescription strength antimicrobial or antibiotic rinses such as Chlorhexidine or stannous fluoride products
Dental procedures that disrupt biofilm such as scaling and root planning or prophylaxis
Administration of systemic antibiotics for pre-procedural medication or chronic medical conditions
2-3 hours
24 hours
2 weeks
No wait necessary
Administration of systemic antibiotics for acute condition
6 weeks
Application of local antibiotics
4 weeks
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