Test directory: Cryoglobulin Scrn., Rflx Type & Qnt

Ordering Code4369
Test NameCryoglobulin Scrn., Rflx Type & Qnt
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerPlain (Red)
Other Specimen/ContainerNone
Optimum Volume10 mL
Collection InstructionsFasting specimen
PSC: Draw on Mon through Wed only due to 72 hour stability at sites
QMC: Draw Monday through Wednesday, unless Monday is a holiday. If Monday is a holiday, then must draw Tuesday-
Wednesday.
Handling InstructionsClot for one hour immediately after collection in 37 degree water bath. Prior to centrifugation, prewarm the centrifuge by running the centrifuge empty for 10 minutes. Separate serum and keep at room temperature.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 72 Hours
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection CriteriaFrozen, Refrigerated, Lipemic, Non-fasting specimen
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 7 Days
MethodologyCryocrit; Immunodiffusion; Electrophoresis; Immunofixation;
Rate Nephelometry
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Cryoglobulin, QLALLSee report.