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