TRANSFERRIN

Message

SENDOUT/BOSTON

Test Code

TRANS

Preferred Specimen

SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE

Minimum Volume

2 MLS

Instructions

DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, AND SPIN DOWN.

Transport Container

ORIGINAL TUBE

Transport Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (2-8°C): 3 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 6 months

Methodology
TURBIDIMETRIC/IMMUNOTURBIDIMETRIC

Setup Schedule

M-F

Report Available

1-2 DAYS

Reference Range

200-360 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
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: 857-364-5092

Additional Information
TRANSFERRIN

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.