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Beta-Transferrin, Fluid

Test ID: BETATRANS
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
Interface / Setup

Test

Method

Immunofixation

Report Includes

β-1-Transferrin; β-2-Transferrin

Specimens

Fluid

Test Location

Scarborough General Hospital, 3050 Lawrence Avenue, Scarborough ON M1P 2V5

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Fluid

Sample Volume

2 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen. Bloody fluid: Spin, separate and freeze – indicate on requisition.

Additional Information

Provide source of fluid.

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Immunofixation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
β-1-Transferrin Qualitative Test
  • Present in plasma, CSF and other body fluids
β-2-Transferrin Qualitative Test
  • Present only in CSF. Absence indicates that the specimen does not contain CSF

Test Location

Scarborough General Hospital, 3050 Lawrence Avenue, Scarborough ON M1P 2V5

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019