- Test Name
- Cryofibrinogen
- Aliases
- Cryofibrinogen Qualitative
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CRYPL
- LOINC Test Code
- 11043-7
- Description and Primary Use
- Evaluating patients with vasculitis, glomerulonephritis, and lymphoproliferative diseases. Evaluating patients with macroglobulinemia or myeloma in whom symptoms occur with cold exposure. Cryofibrinogen is rare and Cryoglobulins is usually sufficient. Used to test for the presence of cryofibrinogen which may be present in patients with cold urticaria. Secondary to positive cryoglobulins
- Reorder interval
- N/A
- TAT
- 3 Days
- Test Cost
- $9.96
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Approval requires test order:
1) by Allergist/Immunologist; or
2) Completed LTSA Form.
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form. Direct questions on how to order test to Specimen Dispatch (709-777-2373).
- Required Consultations
- N/A
- Algorithms and Guidelines
N/A
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Plasma and serum are required. Lavender – place at 37C immediately post collection until centrifugation. Remove plasma. Do not refrigerate. Red top – place at 37°C or 30 mins – 1 hour immediately post collection. D notigerate.Plasma and serum are required. Lavender – place at 37C immediately post collection until centrifugation. Remove plasma. Do not refrigerate. Red top – place at 37°C for 30 mins – 1 hour immediately post collection. Do not refrigerate.
- Criteria for Rejection
Please see Special Collection/Transport/Processing requirements reject if these are not met.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of Province
- Last Updated
- 22-May-19