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General
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Clinical Use:
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Cryoglobulins are single proteins or protein (immune)complexes that have the property of coming out of solution when the body temperature drops below 37 deg C. Cryoglobulins form clusters that can block small blood vessels, especially in the face and hands. Upon re-warming the body to 37deg C Cryoglobulins return to their soluble state.
This test is most often done when a person's symptoms suggest a condition that associated with Cryoglobulins. Cryoglobulins are associated with several disorders, including those that affect the skin, joints, kidneys, and nervous system. They should be assessed with myeloma patients. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Cryoprecipitate, |
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Code:
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CRYGL |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Deliver sample at 37 degrees to laboratory within 2 hours of collection. |
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Reference Interval:
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Not Detected
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum, no gel x 3 (RED), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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20mL (>12 years); 5mL (<12 years) |
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Collection Instructions:
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Preferable that patient is fasting.(Lipid can interfere with the assay).
Pre-warm needle, syringe and blood tubes to 37 degrees.
Collect sample and incubate at 37 degrees.
Samples must be delivered to the testing laboratory before 2pm Monday-Friday ONLY.
Sample must be incubated for 2 hours at 37 degrees and centrifuged at 37 degrees.
Separated samples may be kept and transported at room temperature. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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The testing department should be contacted to arrange collection of sample from CSRA.
If sample has been chilled, it must remain at 4 degrees for duration of testing. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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4mL |
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Stability:
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2 hours at 37 degrees |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Immunology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8006 |
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Immunology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4306 |
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Last Updated : 29-04-2024 08:49 |