SOL TFR
Soluble Transferrin Receptor (STFR)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3499
Synonyms:
STFR
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum Gel (Preferred), Red Top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Room temperature - 72 hours
Refrigerated - 7 days
Frozen - 90 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
CPT Codes:
84238 - Soluble Transferrin Receptor (EAP 30021223)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
1-3 days
Method:
Immunoturbidimetric Assay