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Transferrin, Serum
0050570
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Ordering Recommendation
Aid in the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia and iron overload.
Mnemonic
TRNSF
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Fasting specimen preferred.
Collect
Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens collected in EDTA. Hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 days; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval
Effective February 22, 2022
200-360 mg/dL
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
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Methodology
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
84466
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0050570 | Transferrin | 3034-6 |
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Aliases
Transferrin, Serum
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