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Test Code LAB2105 TRANSFERRIN SATURATION

Important Note

This test is orderable in Cerner as "Transferrin Saturation, S-UVMMC"

Note: This order is specific to UVMMC requisitions or when a provider explicitly requests “Transferrin Saturation.” For all other cases, please order “Transferrin Level” in Cerner (performed at RRMC).

Method

Calculated

CPT(s)

See individual tests.

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 2 mL 1 mL 7 days

 

Reference Range

Transferrin Saturation All Ages: 15-45%

Also see Iron and Iron Binding Capacity.

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 7600

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / Same day / Not available STAT

Section

Chemistry-1

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes