• What are the ordering procedures?
• Do I have to stop taking any medication?
• Do I have to fast before my Cyrex test?
• Can I order Cyrex tests for children under the age of 15?
• Is there a blood draw fee?
• How do you schedule a specimen draw?
• I ate something before collecting my oral fluid. Should I rinse out the tube and recollect my specimen?
• Is the liquid in the oral fluid collection tube harmful?
• Can I order Cyrex tests internationally?
• Can I ship my specimen on a Friday or Saturday?
• How long does testing take?
• Are Cyrex tests government approved?

Cyrex tests are not available in New York State. In order to complete your tests, you will be required to visit a nearby state.

What are the Ordering Procedures?

1. You can order Cyrex tests through the Cyrex category page.
2. After ordering online, the test kit(s) will be mailed to you.
3. You will receive your requisition form via email within 24 hours. Print and place it in the kit before mailing it back to the lab (free return shipping and instructions are included with the kit).
4. Schedule your blood draw once you have received your requisition form via email. You may call other local draw centers (hospitals, clinics, etc.) to have your specimen drawn (fees may apply).
5. All samples take about 14 business days to process once the lab receives your sample.
6. You will receive your test results through your results portal the day they are reported to us.

Do I have to stop taking any medication?

It is recommended to be clear of immunosuppressants and/or corticosteroids for at least 60 days before taking this test. Please consult with your prescribing healthcare provider before doing so.

Do I have to fast before my Cyrex test?

Sample collection instructions regarding fasting are included in each sample collection kit. Oral fluid testing requires collection between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., with no eating one hour before and no drinking 30 minutes before collection. Blood testing has no fasting requirements or collection restrictions.

Can I order Cyrex tests for children under the age of 15?

Yes, however, there are some stipulations:

• Not all draw centers have the equipment and/or staff to conduct blood draws for children. We recommend that you contact the collection center of your choice to see if they can conduct pediatric blood draws.
• Due to circumstances beyond our control, pediatric blood draws are not included under Cyrex’s contracted phlebotomy. All patients 15 years of age and younger are included in the pediatric group.

Is there a blood draw fee?

You can schedule your specimen collection with Cyrex’s contracted centers here.

Make sure to print out the authorization/requisition form after you schedule your appointment to get a complimentary blood draw from the Cyrex Labs contracted location of your choice.

You are not limited to the contracted draw centers, you may also use a draw center of your choice. Contact them first to confirm if they draw for test kits fees.

How do you schedule a specimen draw?

If you have already purchased your Cyrex test and have received your requisition form, you can schedule your specimen collection here.

Alternatively, you can choose a lab/draw center of your choice.

I ate something before collecting my oral fluid. Should I rinse out the tube and recollect my specimen?

No. Contact us to obtain a new collection kit. Do not rinse and reuse the collection tube.

Is the liquid in the oral fluid collection tube harmful?

The liquid is an antibiotic that preserves the specimen. It is not harmful if accidentally swallowed, but you should still let your doctor know if you did swallow the fluid.

Can I order Cyrex Tests Internationally?

Yes! Samples must be returned to the lab within 7 days of the sample collection. You are responsible for the return shipping.

Can I ship my specimen on a Friday or Saturday?

In order for Cyrex to provide the best results, specimen shipments should be sent Monday-Thursday.

How long does testing take?

The average turnaround time for all Cyrex testing is 14 business days. We will email you the results the day we receive them from Cyrex Labs.

If you do not receive your results after 16 business days, please contact us.

Are Cyrex tests government approved?

Cyrex Laboratories is CLIA* certified and licensed in the state of Arizona.
Cyrex participates in CAP (College of American Pathologists) surveys to assure quality procedures and regulatory compliance. Cyrex Laboratories follows the strictest federal guidelines for the development of its assays.

Congress passed the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in 1988, establishing quality standards for all laboratory testing to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of patient test results regardless of where the test is performed.