Cryoglobulin Screen with reflex to Quantitation and Characterization : 1001117

Test Code

CRYOG or 1001117

Alias/See Also

Cryos; Cryoprotein

CPT Codes
82595

Includes

If Cryoglobuin is present, then Cryo Crit and Immunofixation Electrophoresis will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86334) .

Instructions

Pre-warm a plain red top tube to 37 C prior to collection. After collection, keep specimen at body temperature until processed.

Transport Container

Allow the specimen to clot 30 minutes at 37 C before centrifuging. Centrifuge the specimen for 10 minutes at 1600 rcf (g). Aliquot serum (Min. 3 mL) ASAP into a standard transport tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

Note: stability is applicable only cloting at 37 C and after serum has been aliquoted:.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Acceptable for longer periods

Methodology
Precipitation/Visual observation; if positive, cryo crit and Immunofixation electrophoresis

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday

Report Available

7-10 days

Reference Range

Absent

Performing Laboratory
med fusion

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.