Transferrin
Label Mnemonic: | TRFN |
Epic code: | LAB958 |
Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: | 84466 |
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL |
Minimum:
3 mL whole blood from light green top tube or ONE
Microtainer® for
pediatric patients. Avoid hemolysis.
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
200-360 mg/dL
Reference range changed September 25, 2013.
Reference range changed September 25, 2013.
Comments:
Fasting Sample preferred.
Test
Limitations:
Hemolysis = 1000
Lipemia = 500
Icterus = 60
Lipemia = 500
Icterus = 60
Methodology:
Immunoturbidimetric
Sample
Processing:
Centrifuge at a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation of plasma/serum and cells within 1 hour of collection. Send specimen in original tube. Do Not transfer to another tube.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
84466
See also:
Ferritin, Plasma
Iron Panel (IRON, TRANSFERRIN, TIBC and % SATURATION), Plasma
Transferrin, Plasma
Ferritin, Plasma
Iron Panel (IRON, TRANSFERRIN, TIBC and % SATURATION), Plasma
Transferrin, Plasma