Cryoglobulin, Qualitative Reflex To IgG, IgA, IgM

Test Code: TD_5030

CPT Code(s): 82595 If Positive, Add 82784 X3

$69

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Cryoglobulin, qual, reflex quant

Test Includes

Cryoglobulin, Qualitative Reflex To IgG, IgA, IgM

Methodology

Cold Precipitation/Nephelometry

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Samples collected in serum separator tube
Frozen samples
Plasma

Reference Range(s)

Negative at 72 hrs.
Will reflex to IgG, IgM and IgA. When result is positive, additional charges will apply.

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plain Red Top Tube

Minimum Volume

3 mL Serum

Sample Stability

After separation from cells: 1 week room temperature
1 week refrigerated
Unacceptable frozen

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Collection Instructions

Collect 7ml blood in a pre-warmed (37C) plain red top tube. Maintain sample at 37C until clotting is complete. Centrifuge sample and separate serum from cells within 1
hour of colletion. Transfer 3 mL serum to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Room temperature.
Note: Proper collection and transport of sample is critical to the outcome of the test. Patient must be fasting prior to collection.

Alternative Specimen

N/A