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This representation restricts sample submission to three defined categories of authorization, barring submission of samples on behalf of others without legal authority.
You may only submit samples that are your own, or for which you hold parental, legal guardian, or legally authorized representative status.
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This representation restricts sample submission to three defined categories of authorization, barring submission of samples on behalf of others without legal authority.
You may only submit samples that are your own, or for which you hold parental, legal guardian, or legally authorized representative status.
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