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Transferrin
Test CodeLAB133
Quest Code
891
CPT Codes
84466
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Fasting for at least 12 hours is required
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 90 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 90 days
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
188-341 mg/dL
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
Quest Diagnostics/Nichols Chantilly
14225 Newbrook Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228