ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Transferrin, Serum : 0050570

Mnemonic: TRNSF

Methodology: Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Fasting specimen preferred.

Collect: Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in EDTA. Hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 days; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 6 months

Reference Interval:
200-400 mg/dL
CPT Code(s): 84466