Cryofibrinogen
| CPT Code(s): | 82585 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Fasting specimen required. Collect:Whole blood drawn in a pre-warmed (37°C) syringe. Specimen may be drawn directly into a pre-warmed lt. blue (sodium citrate) or black (sodium citrate). Specimen Preparation:Maintain whole blood at 37°C from collection to transport; do not refrigerate or freeze at any time. Immediately after blood has been obtained, transfer specimen to a pre-warmed blue (sodium citrate) or black (sodium citrate) (if not used for collection). Separate plasma from cells using a 37°C centrifuge, if possible. Transfer 3 mL plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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