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If you have positive cryofibrinogen with symptoms and a history of connective tissue disease, when is it advisable to get opinion of a hematologist? what types of tests would the hematologist run?
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Cryoglobulinemia: If you are seeing a rheumatologist, they likely have done most of the additional labs to investigate. Do you have any other symptoms, such as painful bumps on your arms or legs? Common tests to work this up are: ANA cascade, complement factors, serum cryoglobulins, cmp, cbc, hepatitis screen, esr/crp, ua and a biopsy of any skin lesions. Never hurts to get a hematologist involved!
Answered 9/28/2016
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A lot: Most hematologists like to run a battery of tests. You want to have a very good insurance for these expensive tests. You may even want a second or third opinion to know if it is necessary to obtain all these tests. You may need a little bit of Prednisone or you may really need a lot of tests. Therefore try to obtain additional opinions.
Answered 9/28/2016
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