| CRYOFIBRINOGEN, plasma (LAB000315) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | CRYOFIB |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: | 7 mL Green-topped (heparinized) vacutainer tube. A minimum of 5mL of blood is acceptable; less than 5mL of blood is not acceptable. Blood should be kept at body temperature (37°C) and hand delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Container: | Li Heparin or Na Heparin |
| Minimum Volume: | 5mL of Blood |
| Storage/Transport: |
Prompt delivery to Sample Management within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Specimen Preparation: |
Place specimen in 37°C water bath for one hour. Centrifuge and transfer as much plasma as possible without touching the buffy coat into a clean 15 mL screw cap graduated centrifuge tube. Store sample at room temperature until testing can be performed. |
| Stability: | Room temperature for ≤ 1 week. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen not deliver at the correct temperature, incomplete and/or incorrect sample identification, improper storage/transport, and lipemia. |
| Reference Range: | Absent |
| Turnaround Time: | M-F: 72 hours from receipt. |
| Methodology: | Qualitative Cold Precipitation |
| Performed: | Special Chemistry; Monday – Friday: 7am- 3:30pm |
| CPT 4 Code: | 82585 |
| Note: | Sample must be kept at body temperature (37°C) and hand delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |