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Cryoglobulins

Message
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820.


Test Code
CRYO


CPT Codes
82595

Preferred Specimen
Serum from a gold top (SST) tube


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Transport Container
Gold Top (SST)


Transport Temperature
Place the specimen in warm water and deliver to the laboratory.


Specimen Stability
37 degrees: 24 hours


Methodology

Precipitation



Setup Schedule


Thursdays




Reference Range
<0.1mg/mL - Negative
>0.1 mg/mL -Positive


Clinical Significance
This test is used to detect proteins, usually immunoglobulins, which readily precipitate from serum samples in the cold.




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.