We encourage customers to provide their sample before the "Collect saliva by" date on the side of the collection tube. If your sample collection kit is lost or damaged, or if it has expired, we will ship you a replacement kit free of charge. ... You can request a replacement kit by contacting Customer Care.
Do DNA kits go out of date?
DNA kits can be used for at least a year after the date of purchase, and often for longer. If you've had a DNA kit for more than a year, you can still activate the kit and send in your sample.Nov 10, 2021
Does 23andMe kit have an expiration date?
When does my kit expire? You can locate the "Collect saliva by" date on the side of your collection tube. We encourage customers to provide their sample before the date listed on the side of their collection tube.