- Test Name
- Cryoglobulin
- Aliases
- Cryo
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CRYOG
- LOINC Test Code
- 5117-7
- Description and Primary Use
- Cryoglobulins are circulating immuoglobulins that clump together and precipitate when exposed to cold and redissolve when warmed. They are associated with diseases causing abnormal protein production and cause symptoms such as bruising, rashes, joint pain, weakness and Raynaud phenomenon - pain, paleness, bluing, numbness, tingling and coldness in fingers and toes with exposure to cold.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 240 Hours
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
8 hr Fast
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
sample must be kept at 37C until delivered to the lab
- Criteria for Rejection
Gross haemolysis or gross lipemia
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 28-Aug-19