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Cryofibrinogen

Test Code
LAB569


CPT Codes
82585

Preferred Specimen
Blue Sodium Citrate


Minimum Volume
3  mL


Instructions
Collect blood into 3 (5 mL) (LB) or (L) tubes. Place immediately in a 37° C water bath. Centrifuge blood specimens in centrifuge carriers prewarmed to 37° C at 3000 rpm for a minimum of 10 minutes. Separate plasma from red cells, avoiding transfer of red cells, into plastic transport tubes.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Cold Precipitation



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.