Laboratory Services
Transferrin
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Transferrin
|
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|---|---|---|
| Test ID |
TRSF
|
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red top, Li-heparin plasma |
|
| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e.greater than 5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL |
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL |
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| Stability |
8 days at 15-25, 8 days at 2-8, 6 months at -15 to -25°C |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
EDTA or citrate plasma |
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| Methodology |
Immunoturbidimetric |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
84466 |
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| Reference Range |
200-360 mg/dL |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
3034-6 |
