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Transferrin, Serum/Plasma

Test ID: TRANS

Test

Method

Immunoturbidimetric

Report Includes

Transferrin

Specimens

Serum; Plasma (Li Heparin)

Test Location

St. Joseph's Hospital, 30 The Queensway, Toronto ON M6R 1B5

Test Version

15-Nov-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Serum; Plasma (Li Heparin)

Collection Containers

Preferred

Gold Top (SST)

Acceptable

Green Top (Li Heparin)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate as soon as possible. Store and send frozen.

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen >7 days

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Gross
Lipemic Gross

Test Version

15-Nov-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Immunoturbidimetric

Turnaround Time

5 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Transferrin g/L
  • ≤5 d: 1.3 - 4.0
  • 6 days to 9 y: 1.8 - 3.3
  • 10 y to 19 y: 1.9 - 3.8
  • >19 y: 2.0 - 3.6
mg/dL x 0.0100

Test Location

St. Joseph's Hospital, 30 The Queensway, Toronto ON M6R 1B5

Test Version

15-Nov-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
TRANS 3426Transferrin g/L

Test Version

15-Nov-2023