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Cryoglobulin (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Cryofibrinogen

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

CYE (EDTA), CYG (SST)

Specimen Types:

Serum
EDTA

Container Types:

SST
EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Keep at 37"C

Collection staff to obtain "HOT BOX" from incubator in Pathology Lab. Take "HOT BOX" to bed side and use tubes supplied for collection. "HOT BOX" to be transported to lab immmediately after collection. Lab staff to follow processing instructions.

Outpatient Collection: Collection should be performed at The Northern Hospital Collection Rooms only.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays