Transferrin Saturation, Plasma

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

FEST

Constituent Tests

• Iron Studies, Plasma
• Transferrin, Plasma
• Ferritin, Plasma
• C-Reactive Protein (CORE) Urgent, Plasma
• Iron, Plasma

Synonyms

Iron Binding Protein

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Test Code

5532

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

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.6

Additional Specimen Information

Paediatric Specimen 600 uL lithium heparin microtainer

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Reference Intervals

16 – 45 %

Test Method

Calculation:
Transferrin saturation (%)= (Iron umol/L /Transferrin g/L ) x 3.98

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

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