Transferrin, Plasma

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

FEST

Constituent Tests

• Iron Studies, Plasma

Synonyms

Iron Binding Protein

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Test Code

5531

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.5

No of Samples Required

1

Additional Specimen Information

Paediatric Specimen Heparin microtainer tube 600 µL

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.2

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

0 days – 2 mths	1.3 g/L	2.3 g/L
> 2 mths – 3 yrs	1.6 g/L	3.3 g/L
> 3 yrs	2 g/L	3.5 g/L

Test Method

spectrometric assay performed on the Beckman Coulter AU5822 analyser using Beckman Coulter reagents.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$10 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

5531

Contact Information

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