DNA sample tool (4)

I believe the answer is:

swab

(Other definitions for swab that I've seen before include "Specimen" , "Small piece of cotton used to cleanse a wound" , "Absorbent surgical pad" , "Among others, Q-tip" , "Cleaning implement" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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