Cryoglobulin

Test Information

Test Name

Cryoglobulin

Department

Transfusion

Preferred Specimen

2x Plain tubes

Testing Location

PLBOP

Turn Around Time

5 days

Collection Information

Main Lab Only

Yes

Availability

Monday - Thursday collection only

Preparation

  • Pre warm tubes, use heat block
  • Refer to Patient Services Test Reference Manual

Delivery and Handling

Transport at 37C; deliver to lab immediately; DO NOT send through Lamson

Processing Information

Registration Code

CRYO

Notes

  • If form indicate "Cryoprecipitants", register both CRYO and CRYF (Refer to Cryofibrinogen)
  • Follow Specimen Services Special Handling procedure
  • Once processed, aliquot tubes can be sent at room temperature to PLBOP
  • If positive and requested by Transfusion, refer to Cryoglobulin Confirmatory Test

Methodology

Interpretations

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Send Away Transport

If positive and requested by Transfusion, add on CRYS, sample send ambient to LabPlus