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Transferrin |
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188 - 341 |
mg/dL |
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 |
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| PRIMARY |
| 1 |
Serum |
1 (0.5) mL
|
Frozen - 3 Month(s)/Refrigerated - 7 Day(s)/Room Temperature - 7 Day(s) |
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| ALTERNATE |
| |
Serum Separator Tube |
1 (0.5) mL
|
Room Temperature - 7 Day(s)/Refrigerated - 7 Day(s)/Frozen - 3 Month(s) |
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Transferrin is a direct measure of the Iron Binding Capacity. Transferrin is thus useful in assessing iron balance. Iron deficiency and overload are often evaluated with complementary laboratory tests.
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Avoid hemolysis. Fasting for at least 12 hours is required.
Transport Temperature: room temperature
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| Setup Schedule |
| Tuesday-Saturday |
| Reported (Analytical Time) |
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Same day
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CPT Code
|
84466
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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| Notes |
| Methodology: Immunoturbidimetric Assay |
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