| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
C98
Transferrin
| Methodology: | Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: An 8 to 12-hour fast is recommended but not required in order to minimize any possible lipemia. Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml. Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Stability: Transferrin is stable in serum for 1 week when stored at 2-8 C. Transferrin is stable for 40 days at <-20°C and can be repeatedly frozen and thawed without loss of immunological activity.
At Accu Reference: Refrigerated -7 days: Frozen- 1 month NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 84466 |