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Test Code TRSFERN Transferrin

Additional Codes

ALAB: TRSFERN

Powerchart: Transferrin

MA Cerner: Transferrin Level.

Test Method

MercyOne: Immunoturbidimetric Assay; Beckman DXC880i

MA: Immunoturbidimetric Method;  Roche Cobas 6000

Specimen Requirement

500 mcL serum or heparin plasma is required.

Additional Specimen Collection Information

Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top or red-top tube. Plasma and serum gel tubes are acceptable. Serum or plasma should be separated from contact with the cells within 2 hours of collection. Specimens not centrifuged within 4 hours of collection may be rejected. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay within 8 hours of collection. Samples with >3+ lipemia must be cleared prior to analysis.
 

Performance

Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT: Typically completed within 1.5 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

Reference Values

Transferrin:

  • Male: 180 - 329 mg/dL
  • Female: 192 - 382 mg/dL

TIBC: 261-478 mcg/dL

% Saturation: 14 - 50 %

 

CPT Code Information

84466  Chemistry: Transferrin

Useful For

Diagnosis of malnutrition, acute inflammation, infection, assessment of renal function and red blood cell disorders, such as iron deficiency anemia.

LOINC Code Information

3034-6 Transferrin SerPl

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