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Cryoglobulin, Serum

Test Code
CRYO


CPT Codes
82595

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum


Instructions
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Keep warm.


Transport Container
Red-top tube


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gold tube is not acceptable.


Methodology
Precipitation at 4ยบ C

Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)


Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of autoimmune disorders, cytomegalovirus, infectious mononucleosis, lymphocytic leukemia, lymphoma, and toxoplasmosis as well as miscellaneous disorders such as chronic liver disease and sarcoidosis.




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.