Test Code TRANSF Transferrin, LAB133
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Lime Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Preferred Collection Container:
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Transport Information:
1.5 mL blood/0.5 mL plasma/serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL blood/0.15 plasma/serum
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
8 days
Frozen Stability:
6 months
Ambient Stability:
8 days
Report Available
Daily:24 hours a day
Analytical Time:
2 hours
Reject Due To
Specimens collected in EDTA tubes