Cryoglobulin (Screen)

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

CRYS

Referral code

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Test information

Detection of cryoproteins in blood.

Please note: This test is not UKAS accredited. Quality control procedures are in place to verify the quality of results and are reviewed by a qualified Biomedical Scientist.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Ideally patient should be fasted to avoid lipaemic samples. Biochemistry laboratory to be contacted prior to sample collection. Sample to be collected into pre-warmed tube (37oC) (collect tubes and flask from biochemistry laboratory) and returned to laboratory in flask within 45 minutes of sample collection.

Reference range

See report

Tube type

Tube type info

2 Red-top plain serum samples and  2 EDTA samples

Special requirements

Minimum volume

1 ml in each tube

Assay frequency

Performed Monday – Friday at local laboratory

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

14 days

TAT GP/Outpatient

14 days

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry