Test Details
Mnemonic
CRYOF
Ordering Code
2500300
CPT-4 Code(s)
82585
Specimen Information
Collect
Light blue sodium citrate
Specimen Preparation
Draw blood into a prewarmed (37°C) light blue sodium citrate tube. Centrifuge at 37°C or ambient temperature. Do not use a refrigerated centrifuge. Send 2.0 mL of plasma in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Serum; Heparinized plasma; Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens
Methodology
Precipitation
Reference Range
Absent
Performing Laboratory
WARDE MEDICAL LABORATORY
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes