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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Cryoglobulins, Blood - Serum (CRYOG) - North Zone | ||
| Test Code: | CRYOG | ||
| Primary Container: | QEII/Peace: Collect 3 Plastic No Gel (Red) Clot Activator (prewarmed tubes) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | QEII/Peace: Fasting specimens preferred. Wrap collection tubes in a heel warmer for 10 minutes prior to collection. Samples must be placed in a 37°C water bath, dry bath or incubator immediately after collection and allowed to clot for 1 hour. Samples are to be centrifuged immediately after being removed from the water bath. Serum is to be removed off the red cells immediately after centrifugation. DO NOT STORE SAMPLES IN THE FRIDGE. Sample must be maintained at room temperature until testing is set up. Do NOT collect samples at the Grand Prairie Junction Point or College Community Health collection sites. For those Aspen sites that refer to DynaLIFE Medical Labs, see Cryoglobulin screen, serum in the DynaLIFE Medical Labs Test Directory or contact DynaLIFE Specimen Control at 1-800-661-9876. | ||
| Processing: | Test takes 4 days to complete | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | Grande Prairie QE II Regional Hospital or referred out to DynaLIFE Medical Labs | ||
| Additional Test Information: | QEII/Peace: Minimum serum volume: 2.0 mL; Optimal serum volume: 3.0 mL | ||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, March 21, 2019 | ||
