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) .

Preferred Specimen

3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Instructions

Allow blood to clot for one (1) hour in a 37 degrees Celsius waterbath, incubator, heat block, or heel warmer. After clotting, centrifuge the specimen as quickly as possible. It is not necessary to use a warm centrifuge but do not use a refrigerated one. Decant all the serum into one screw-cap vial (do not aliquot any of the cryglobulin serum into any other tube). Transport at room temperature.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

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.