Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
CRYG
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0980
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Specimen must be kept at 37 oC immediately after collection (including transport). Collection tubes should be pre-warmed to 37 0 C before blood collection.
Transport
Hand deliver to the laboratory
Separating
Centrifugation should be maintained at 37 0 C if possible.
Test Adds Requirement
Cannot be test added
Sample Stability
7 days
Synonyms
Cryoglobulin (bloods)
Turnaround Time
7 days
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
10
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain (Red Top)
Pre-testing Requirements
At Middlemore the test is normally available during the morning phlebotomy round Monday to Friday.
For other hours, if the patient is not mobile enough to come to MMH phlebotomy/blood collection room at ground floor of Galbraith building, the alternative would be to for team medical staff to contact MMH laboratory at ext 52735 to organise pick up and drop off of the dedicated insulated container with pre-heated collection tubes.
Additional Specimen Information
Minimum requirement - 3 x 3 mL plain tube (red top)
Last updated: 17/04/2026