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DNA collector, sometimes (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

swab

(Other definitions for swab that I've seen before include "Small pad for surgical use" , "Pad used in surgery" , "Mop; surgical pad" , "Absorbent surgical pad" , "Cleaning implement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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