Test Code TRANS TRANSFERRIN, SERUM
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Providing differential diagnoses of anemia
Method Name
Turbidimetric Immunoassay
Reference Values
195-365 mg/dL
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.
CPT Code Information
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
---|---|---|
84466 | Transferrin, Quantitative |
Keywords
TRANSFERRIN (IRON BINDING PROTEIN)
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
3034-6
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin) – This container/specimen type is only acceptable with departmental approval. Do not use for routine sample collection and analysis.
Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
Red Top Tube