TRANSFERRIN

Message

Sample can now be submitted refrigerated or frozen

Test Code

TSFRN

CPT Codes
84466

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days
Frozen up to 40 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolyzed samples

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

203 - 362 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Aid in the diagnosis of malnutrition, acute inflammation, infection, and red cell disorders, such as iron deficiency anemia

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: June 13, 2023

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.