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HelpTest Code LAB133 Transferrin
Useful For
Screening for chronic iron overload diseases, particularly hereditary hemochromatosis
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 8 days |
| Refrigerated | 8 days | |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Reference Values
200-360 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84466