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Transferrin
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | TRFN |
| Test group | Transferrin |
| Performed by | Immunology |
| In House Availability | Monday-Friday (day shift) |
| Method | Rate nephelometry |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 1 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.3 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate sample |
| Units | mg/dL |
| Normal range | 182-360 mg/dL |
| Synonyms | Transferrin beta-1-; beta-1-Transferrin; Iron |
| Stability | Refrigerated 4 days |
| Turn around times | 1-3 days |
| Additional information | May be used to follow nutritional status, however, interpret results with caution, as transferrin is also an acute-phase reactant. See also entry for Iron, Transferrin and Transferrin Saturation. |
| Medical Necessity? | Yes. Click here for more information |
| Last Updated | 6/1/2011 11:50:21 AM |
| Entry Number | 939 |
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