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[Self-Collecting with the Teal Wand](https://support.getteal.com/self-collecting-with-the-teal-wand) # Self-Collecting with the Teal Wand Get guidance on how to use the Teal Wand, collect your sample, mail it in, and ensure your screening is quick, easy, and accurate. - [Is the Teal Wand made out of materials that are safe to use inside my body?](https://support.getteal.com/is-the-teal-wand-made-out-of-materials-that-are-safe-to-use-inside-my-body) - [How do I collect a sample?](https://support.getteal.com/how-do-i-collect-a-sample) - [Do I need to store the Teal Wand or my sample in any special way?](https://support.getteal.com/do-i-need-to-store-the-teal-wand-or-my-sample-in-any-special-way) - [Can I leave the sample in my mailbox?](https://support.getteal.com/can-i-leave-the-sample-in-my-mailbox) - [If I dropped the sponge, can I still use it?](https://support.getteal.com/if-i-dropped-the-sponge-can-i-still-use-it) - [What are the top questions people have about screening and mailing the sample?](https://support.getteal.com/what-are-the-top-questions-people-have-about-screening-and-mailing-the-sample) - [Should I expect any bleeding, spotting, or other concerns after using the Teal Wand?](https://support.getteal.com/should-i-expect-any-bleeding-spotting-or-other-concerns-after-using-the-teal-wand) - [What if there is blood on the sponge after I have collected my sample?](https://support.getteal.com/what-should-the-sponge-look-like-after-i-have-collected-my-sample) - [What if I need help completing my at-home screening with the Teal Wand?](https://support.getteal.com/what-if-i-need-help-completing-my-at-home-screening-with-the-teal-wand) - [How do I mail the sample?](https://support.getteal.com/how-do-i-mail-the-sample) - [When should I collect my sample?](https://support.getteal.com/when-should-i-collect-my-sample) - [I collected my sample, but I cannot put it in the USPS mail within 24 hours of collection. 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