Test Overview
Method
Particle-enhanced immunoturbidimetry (PETIA)
Result Included
Soluble Transferrin Receptor
Aliases/Synonyms
sTfR; Transferrin Receptor
Specimen
Specimen Type
Plasma/SerumContainers
Preferred Containers
Green top (lithium heparin)
Acceptable Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours | 7 days | 28 days |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
9 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Soluble Transferrin Receptormg/LFemale:
0 - 1 yr: 0.84 - 7.13
1 - 5 yrs: 2.73 - 9.97
5 - 10 yrs: 2.43 - 7.08
10 - 18 yrs: 1.98 - 6.86
18 yrs up to Unspecified: 1.90 - 4.40
Male:
0 - 1 yr: 0.84 -7.13
1 - 5 yrs: 2.73 - 9.97
5 - 10 yrs: 2.39 - 9.37
10 - 18 yrs: 1.98 - 6.86
18 yrs up to Unspecified: 2.20 - 5.00
Sample Report Normal
Sample Report Abnormal
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| STFRCHE SP | Soluble Transferrin Receptor | 65241 | mg/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-12-13