Methodology
Nephelometry
Synonyms
Transferrin, Receptor Soluble; Receptor, Soluble Transferrin
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB4342
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin )green-top), or EDTA (lavender-top) tubes are also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection Criteria
Icteric
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
84238
Revised
10-27-19
Initials
SL