Resources

Documents

• Study brochure. Find general information about the study, including what we would ask of you if you enroll and why you may want to participate in this research, in the study brochure (PDF).
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ). Find answers to frequently asked questions (PDF) about the Tapestry 2.0 study.
• Understanding genetic information discrimination. Mayo Clinic provides patient education information (PDF) about genetic information discrimination and the protection provided by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).

Instructions

• Sign the consent form. Here are detailed instructions for signing a consent document (PDF) that has been emailed to a personal email account.
• Sample collection and return instructions. Here are detailed instructions for receiving your sample collection kit (PDF). This includes verifying the contents, collecting all samples, getting the blood draw, completing the survey and returning samples to Mayo Clinic.
• Saliva collection instructions. Here are detailed instructions for collecting a saliva sample (PDF) for the Tapestry 2.0 research study.
• Stool collection instructions. Here are detailed instructions for collecting a stool sample (PDF) for the Tapestry 2.0 research study.
• Urine collection instructions. Here are detailed instructions for collecting a urine sample (PDF) for the Tapestry 2.0 research study.
• FedEx instructions. Here are detailed instructions for returning samples using FedEx (PDF), including how to find a drop off location or how to schedule a pickup.