Test Details
Mnemonic
CRYGL
Ordering Code
3000400
CPT-4 Code(s)
82595 (Positives characterized by Immunofixation $0)
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Draw 5.0 mL of blood into a prewarmed (37°C) red top tube. Allow blood to clot at 37°C. Centrifuge at 37°C or ambient temperature. Do not use a refrigerated centrifuge.
Keep sample at 37°C until after separation of serum from red blood cells. Send 3.0 mL of serum
in a screw capped plastic vial.
Keep sample at 37°C until after separation of serum from red blood cells. Send 3.0 mL of serum
in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Plasma; Serum separator tube (SST); Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens
Methodology
Precipitation
Reference Range
Absent
If a cryoprecipitate is present, a cryocrit (quantitation)
will be performed at no additional charge.
If a cryoprecipitate is present, a cryocrit (quantitation)
will be performed at no additional charge.
Performing Laboratory
WARDE MEDICAL LABORATORY
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes