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Test Code LAB133 Transferrin

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 84466

Methodology

This test is also included in Iron, Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC), Saturation Percent and Transferrin, Serum (IRONT)

Performing Laboratory

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube following an overnight (10-12 hour) fast preferred. Spin down and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube following an overnight (10-12 hour) fast preferred. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

200-360 mg/dL