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Test Code TRANSF* Transferrin, Serum

Reporting Name

Transferrin, S

Useful For

Evaluation of iron overload diseases

 

Evaluation of iron deficiency as a cause of anemia

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge the specimen.

2. For serum gel tubes, aliquot serum into a plastic vial prior to shipment.

3. For red-top tubes, aliquot the serum into a plastic vial immediately after centrifuging.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  180 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reference Values

200-360 mg/dL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

84466

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
TRSF Transferrin, S 3034-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
TRSF Transferrin, S 3034-6

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Method Name

Immunoturbidimetric Assay

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request Form (T755) with the specimen.