Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hrs
Analytic Time

2 hours

MiChart Code
Transferrin
Soft Order Code
TSF

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Synonyms

TSF
TRANSFERRIN

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Test Usage

Differentiates iron deficiency anemia (increased transferrin) from hypochromic, microcytic anemias (normal to low transferrin). Transferrin is decreased in nephrotic syndrome, active inflammatory conditions, protein-losing conditions, and severe liver disease and increased in estrogen therapy.

Reference Range

168-348 mg/dl

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.

Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
0.5 ml serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 ml serum

Billing Information

CPT Code
84466
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
3034-6

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