TL;DR: If your test was ordered before October 7, 2025, a 4-tube saliva kit is expected. Skip the before-bed and optional waking samples and be sure every tube is labeled with the correct date and time.
If your test was ordered prior to October 7, 2025, your saliva kit may include four sample tubes instead of six. This is expected for earlier orders.
Which Samples to Collect
With a 4-tube kit, you can skip:
The before-bed sample The optional waking-during-the-night sample
Follow the printed instructions included in your kit, as they reflect the correct collection steps for your version. Online instructions may show newer kits and slightly different tube colors.
Tube Color Differences (Online vs Your Kit)
Some cap colors differ between the online instructions and your printed kit. Use the colors listed on your printed instructions.
Morning (30 minutes after waking) Online: Yellow cap Your kit: Blue cap Morning (60 minutes after waking) Online: Green cap Your kit: Yellow cap Evening (before dinner) Online: Red cap Your kit: Red cap
What Matters Most: Labeling
The most important step is labeling every tube with the correct date and time of collection.
Tube cap color is less important than accurate labeling. Our laboratory team will identify and process your samples based on the time and date written on each tube, even if the colors differ.
If you further need assistance, please contact our support team via chat or email support@vibrant-wellness.com