Cryoglobulin

Alternative Names/Synonyms	N/A
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	CRYOS

Clinical Significance (If applicable)

Evaluating patients with vasculitis, glomerulonephritis, macroglobulinemia, multiple myeloma or other lymphoproliferative diseases who display symptoms upon cold exposure.

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Serum

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

0.5 mL

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

Serum (Red Tube only)
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Collection Requirements

Specimen must be incubated at 37 °C as soon as sample has been collected and througout transport to the laboratory.
Collection Instructions

Storage / Shipment Details

Incubated sample at 37 °C and transport immediately to the laboratory.

Cause for Rejection

Samples not properly incubated will be rejected.
Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Manual

Test Availability

Weekdays

Routine Turnaround Time

1 week

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4688