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Transferrin

Test Code
TRANS


CPT Codes
84466

Preferred Specimen
GREEN Lithium Heparin Plasma


Minimum Volume
0.50 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
SST Serum Separator, Red No Gel


Instructions
Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection


Transport Container
GREEN Lithium Heparin


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 3 Days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection


Methodology
Vitros 7600

Reference Range
206-381 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Transferrin is the principal plasma protein for transport of iron. Transferrin levels are used as an aid in the diagnosis of malnutrition, acute inflammation, infection, and red blood cell disorders, such as iron deficiency anemia


Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory



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