 |
NAME |
METHOD |
REFERENCE RANGE |
UNITS |
 |
Cryoglobulin 72 hours |
INSP |
Not detected |
|
 |
Cryoglobulin 7 days |
INSP |
Not detected |
|
 |
Cryoprecipitate IgG |
NEPH |
< 1.0 |
mg/dL |
 |
Cryoprecipitate IgM |
NEPH |
< 1.0 |
mg/dL |
 |
Cryoprecipitate IgA |
NEPH |
< 1.0 |
mg/dL |
 |
Cryoprecipitate RF |
NEPH |
< 20 |
IU/mL |
 |
IFE on Cryoprecipitate |
AE |
|
|
 |
TYPE |
VOLUME |
TEMPERATURE |
INSTRUCTIONS |
PRIMARY |
1 |
Serum |
5 (3) mL
|
Ambient - 72 Hour(s), Refrigerated - 72 Hour(s), Frozen - 31 Day(s) |
See COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS. |
Cryoglobulins may be present in macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom, myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lupus, chronic active hepatitis, and other viral infections.
|
Immediately after collection, continuously maintain vacutainer
tube at 37 C for 1 hr, followed by centrifugation maintaining 37 C.
Transfer serum to a plastic vial. Once serum is separated
from clot, it may be sent ambient, refrigerated, or frozen.
|
Reported: 7 days
CPT Code: 82595
Notes: If cryoglobulin is present, Cryoprecipitate is tested for IgG, IgM, IgA, RF and IFE for an additional fee. Add 2 to 4 days to turnaround time.