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Cryoglobulin
| Test Name: | Cryoglobulin | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB713 | ||
| CPT Code: | 82595 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum; 4.0 mL | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Top is red. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | ||
| Routine: 4 days | |||
| Collection Information: | A fasting specimen is preferred. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures, using pre-warmed collection tube (wrap tube in heel warmer prior to collection). | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately, wrapped in heel warmer. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, specimen must be allowed to clot at 37° C for 30 minutes. Once specimen has clotted, centrifuge and place serum in a transport tube. Serum should be transported at room temperature within 4 hours of collection. Sample may not be frozen, refrigerated or transported on ice. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport, failure to collect and maintain specimen at 37° C. | ||
| Reference Range: | Negative | ||
| Additional Information: | Whole blood must be maintained at 37° C +/- 2° C from the time it is collected until serum is separated from the cells. Failure to do so will result in invalid test results. | ||