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What are the problems with large amounts of cryoglobulin?
Larger amounts of cryoglobulin are associated with cancers or abnormalities involving white blood cells, moderate amounts are associated with autoimmune disorders and rheumatoid diseases,
What are the symptoms of cryoglobulin?
people with cryoglobulin to have symptoms during cold weather: blanching, numbness, and pain in their fingers or toes (Raynaud's phenomenon); bleeding into the skin (purpura); and pain in joints (arthralgia).
What are fasting requirements for cryoglobulin test?
This test requires 15-20 mL of blood.
How many hours fasting in cryoglobulin test?
Most cryoglobulin tests require fasting for at least 12 hours before the blood sample is taken. It is essential to follow the specific fasting instructions provided by your healthcare provider or the testing facility to ensure accurate results.
How is cryoglobulin tested?
The test is done on a person's serum (the yellow liquid part of blood that separates from the cells after the blood clots ).
What color tube is used to draw blood for cryoglobulin test?
red top or a gold is acceptable Be sure to keep the temperature of the tube as close to 37 Celsius during clotting for best results.
What is Rheumatoid factor?
Rheumatoid Factor Results are usually reported in one of two ways:Less than 40-60 u/mLLess than 1:80 (1 to 80) titerA low number usually means you don't have rheumatoid arthritis or Sjogren syndrome. However, some people who do have these conditions still have a "normal" or low rheumatoid factor (RF).Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
