Test Details
Mnemonic
CRY
Ordering Code
2000760
CPT-4 Code(s)
82595 cryoglobulin, 82585 cryoglobulin; if a cryoglobulin is present, it is characterized by immunofixation at no additional cost
Specimen Information
Collect
Cryoglobulin - Red top
Cryofibrinogen - Light blue sodium citrate
Cryofibrinogen - Light blue sodium citrate
Specimen Preparation
Cryoglobulin: Place sample in warm water until serum is spun and separated from cells. Send 2.5 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Cryofibrinogen: Place samples in warm water until plasma is spun and separated from cells. Send 2.5 mL plasma refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Cryofibrinogen: Place samples in warm water until plasma is spun and separated from cells. Send 2.5 mL plasma refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Methodology
Precipitation
Reference Range
Cryoglobulin: Absent
Cryofibrinogen: Absent
If a cryoprecipitate is present, a cryocrit (quantitation)
will be performed at no additional charge.
Cryofibrinogen: Absent
If a cryoprecipitate is present, a cryocrit (quantitation)
will be performed at no additional charge.
Performing Laboratory
WARDE MEDICAL LABORATORY