Transferrin
Order Name
TRANFERIN
Test Number: 5001825
Revision Date 06/04/2021
Test Number: 5001825
Revision Date 06/04/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Transferrin
|
Immunoturbidimetry | 3034-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 8 hours, Refrigerated 3 days, Frozen 6 months | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for the differential diagnosis of anemia and for monitoring its treatment. |
| CPT Code(s) | 84466 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |