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Transferrin : 891
Test CodeTRANSQ or 891
CPT Codes
84466
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 90 days
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
Report Available
4 days (From receipt at performing Laboratory)
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