Test directory: Cryoglobulin Scrn., Rflx Type & Qnt

Ordering Code 4369
Test Name Cryoglobulin Scrn., Rflx Type & Qnt
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Other Specimen/Container None
Optimum Volume 10 mL
Collection Instructions Fasting 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 Instructions Clot 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 Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen Stability Ambient: 72 Hours
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection Criteria Frozen, Refrigerated, Lipemic, Non-fasting specimen
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology Cryocrit; Immunodiffusion; Electrophoresis; Immunofixation;
Rate Nephelometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Cryoglobulin, QL ALL See report.