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Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) for Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation (CDG), Serum

Test ID: CDGT

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

CDG Evaluation; CDT for CDG

Method

HPLC with UV detection

Report Includes

CDG Transferrin

Specimens

Serum

Clinical Utility

This Carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT) assay is intended for diagnosis of congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG). CDT analysis for evaluation of alcohol use is also available: Carbohydrate-deficient Transferrin (CDT) (Alcohol Use), Serum.

Test Location

Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8

Test Version

7-Aug-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Collection Containers

Preferred

SST (Gold Top)

Acceptable

No Additive (Red Top)

Sample Volume

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate within 1 hour and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.

Stability

Ambient Not Acceptable
Refrigerated Not Acceptable

Additional Stability Information

If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Not frozen

Test Version

7-Aug-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

HPLC with UV detection

Turnaround Time

23 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
CDG Transferrin None
  • Interpreted on Report

Test Location

Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8

Test Version

7-Aug-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
CDGT 62600CDG Transferrin, Serum
65654CDG Transferrin Comment

Test Version

7-Aug-2024