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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