MyRisk^® saliva sample collection instructions

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It is important that you ship your sample to Myriad within 1-2 days of sample collection. Keep your sample at room temperature.

Step 1: Get ready to collect your sample

Your MyRisk^® Hereditary Cancer Test kit should include the following:

• A plastic container with your sample collection tube
• A biohazard bag
• A prepaid shipping bag ready to ship with FedEx
• An optional USPS mailing sticker
• A completed Test Request Form (TRF) (printed if received via email)

It’s important you keep your kit box as you will use it to ship back your sample.

Step 2: Collect Your Sample

DO NOT eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum for at least 30 minutes before providing your saliva sample. It can sometimes take a while to produce enough saliva. Try rubbing your cheeks, pretend you are chewing, or think of (or smell) lemons to stimulate saliva production.

• Open the clear plastic box and remove the collection tube
• Write your full name, date of birth, and collection date on the tube with a pen (not a gel pen)
• Follow the collection instructions included in the plastic container
• Ensure the tube is capped tightly with the small cap
• Place your labeled tube into the biohazard bag and seal

Step 3: Complete the TRF

• Write the date you collected your sample on the TRF
• Add any missing insurance information to the TRF

Step 4: Mail your sample

• Remove plastic shipping bag and mailing label from the kit box
• Place your sample in the biohazard bag, and then place both the biohazard bag and TRF into the kit box
• Put kit box in the provided mailer bag and seal
• Drop the kit at any FedEx^® location
• To ship via USPS, cover the FedEx label with USPS pre-addressed mailer and drop at any USPS location

For questions regarding collection steps, shipping, or the status of your test please contact customer service at 1-800-469-7423.