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Transferrin
Test CodeTRANSFERRIN
Alias/See Also
Chemistry
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 3 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 6 months
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 6 months
Methodology
Turbidimetric/Immunoturbidimetric
Setup Schedule
M-F
Report Available
TAT 1 - 2 days
Reference Range
174-364 mg/dL (males)
180-382 mg/dL (females)
180-382 mg/dL (females)
Clinical Significance
Transferrin is a direct measure of the Iron Binding Capacity. Transferrin is thus useful in assessing iron balance. Iron deficiency and overload are often evaluated with complementary laboratory tests.
Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury, Brockton and JP Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973 (West Roxbury)
Contact: Diane Robert 774-826-2294 (Brockton)
Contact: Joseph A. Manzone JP 857-364-5092
Last Updated: February 12, 2025
