Test Details
Lab Company: Cyrex Laboratories
Sample Type: Saliva
Collection Location: At Home
The Cyrex Array 14 investigates the outcomes of compromised immune tolerance on the body. It assists in the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases, intestinal barrier dysfunction, and food and chemical immune reactivity.
Key Details
🗓️ Collect your samples Monday - Thursday only.
🚚 Ship your samples the same day you collect them (Monday - Thursday only).
💊 If you are taking immunosuppressants or corticosteroids, consult your healthcare provider regarding the timing of this test.
❌ You must avoid certain activities on the day of sample collection.
Preparation & Timing
Collect your samples Monday - Thursday only.
If you are taking immunosuppressants or corticosteroids, consult your healthcare provider regarding the timing of this test, as certain medications can affect the test results.
Avoid using the following items on the day of collection:
Lip balm
Lip ointments
Lipstick
Avoid the following activities for one hour before sample collection:
Brushing your teeth
Avoid the following activities for 30 minutes before sample collection:
Eating
Drinking anything except water
Collection Instructions
Wash your hands.
Remove the shrink band around the specimen tube.
Use the provided gauze pad to wipe the edge of the specimen tube.
Open the specimen tube.
DO NOT discard any preservatives in the tube.
Naturally accumulate saliva in your mouth and spit it into the tube.
Continue to collect saliva until you have 4 mL.
If you have trouble producing saliva, try
Thinking of your favorite food
Yawning
Pressing the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth
The entire sample must be collected within 2 hours of starting.
Recap the specimen tube.
Gently invert the specimen tube several times to mix the sample with the preservative.
Write the following information on the tube label.
Patient's full name
Patient's date of birth
Date of collection
Time the patient finished sample collection
Complete your test requisition form.
Wrap the provided parafilm around the specimen tube and cap to ensure the tube does not leak during shipping.
Place the specimen tube into the biohazard bag.
Refrigerate your samples until you are ready to ship.
Requisition & Payment
Your kit has been prepaid. You DO NOT need to pay anything extra.
You must complete your requisition form and send it back with your samples.
Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on this form.
Shipping
Ship your sample on the day of collection, Monday - Thursday only.
To prepare your sample for shipping,
Wrap the provided parafilm around the specimen tube and cap to ensure the tube does not leak during shipping.
Place the specimen tube into the biohazard bag.
Place the biohazard bag into the foam insert.
Place the foam insert into the test kit box.
Place the completed test requisition form into the test kit box.
Place the test kit box into the UPS Laboratory Pak.
Seal the UPS Laboratory Pak.
Place the shipping label on the UPS Laboratory Pak.
Make a note of the tracking number so that you can track the shipment back to the lab.
Results
Results should be released to your provider 14 business days after samples are received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.
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