Carbohydrate-Deficient Transferrin (CDT)
( UltraQuant )
Order Name
CDT ULTRAQ
Test Number: 3661700
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3661700
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Carbohydrate-Deficient Transferrin (CDT) ( UltraQuant ) |
Capillary Electrophoresis |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.75 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.75 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing). Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: FREEZE Specimen Collection: Serum should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Send serum frozen in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Special Instructions: This test is intended for evaluation of alcohol abuse. To evaluate patients for congenital disorders, physicians should contact LabCorp customer service. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 2 days, Refrigerated : 2 days, Frozen: 7 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 5 days |
| Clinical Use | This Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin UltraQuant is used to identify alcohol misuse in patients with unexplained elevations of MCV, liver enzymes, HDL, or idiopathic neuropathies. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 123211 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 123211 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82373 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |