ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050570: Transferrin, Serum |
| Test Mnemonic: TRNSF | |
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Methodology: Immunoturbidimetric
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST or PST. Also acceptable: green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Transport: 0.5 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.3 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. Remarks: Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Fasting specimen preferred. Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 days; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 6 months |
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| Reference Interval: |
| 200-400 mg/dL |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 84466 |