CRYOGLOBULIN(DHMC)

Message
SEND OUT/DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER


Test Code
CRYO


Preferred Specimen
SERUM AT 37 C


Minimum Volume
6 MLS


Instructions
***THIS TEST MUST BE DRAWN IN WRJ LAB DUE TO SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS**** 
                                                                      
DRAW 3 RED TOP TUBES.
1. Draw sample and immediately wrap in warming pack and send upstairs     
2. Bring sample back to micro and place in the quant incubator (37°C)     
3. Print long form and place on senout counter with time sample was      
   placed in incubator.
4. Let sample clot in incubator for 2 hours.     
5. Spin and separate serum into separate tube.     
6. Separated serum is stable for at least a week kept at room temperature.

Samples collected late in the day can be sent next day, samples collected 
late on Friday can be held at room temperature and sent to DHMC on 
Monday. 


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE


Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMPERATURE


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Performing Laboratory
DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER CHEMISTRY 1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE LEBANON, NH 03766

Additional Information
CRYOGLOBULIN


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.