Test Code TRSF Transferrin, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge the specimen.
2. For serum gel tubes, aliquot serum into a plastic vial prior to shipment.
3. For red-top tubes, aliquot the serum into a plastic vial immediately after centrifuging.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request Form (T755) with the specimen.
Useful For
Evaluation of iron overload diseases
Evaluation of iron deficiency as a cause of anemia
Method Name
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Reporting Name
Transferrin, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
Frozen | 180 days | |
Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
200-360 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
84466
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
TRSF | Transferrin, S | 3034-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
TRSF | Transferrin, S | 3034-6 |