A sampling system for an individual to self-collect sample form mucous tissue is disclosed here. The collecting device has a flexible shaft having a handle at one end, and a sample collecting element removably connectable with the other end of the shaft and operable to collect a cell sample from mucous tissue of an individual. The collecting element includes an RFID tag for tracking the device and the sample once it is collected onto the collecting element. The system includes a sealable unit to store the sample collecting element having a cell sample thereon.