Soluble Transferrin Receptor

Alphabetical Test listing

Soluble Transferrin Receptor-14576

Test name:

Test number:

14576

Excellian order number:

LAB14576

Abbreviation:

STFRLC

Alternate names:

STFR
Transferrin Receptor

Useful for:

Measurement of sTfR is used to diagnose iron deficiency in individuals with chronic disease (inflammatory diseases, infections, malignancies), many of whom are anemic.

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Red serum vial/tube, 5 mL

Volume:

0.5 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL
(Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum

Transport container:

Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp)