Test Code: Trfrec Preferred Name Transferrin receptor
No
1 day
External
5 days
Non-medicare Item
N/A
Test Tubes
| Image | Specimen Type | Specimen Volume | Tube Type |
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Blood (adult) | 5 mL | SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top) |
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Blood (paediatric) | 2 mL | 4x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top) |
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Blood (neonatal) | 2 mL | 4x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top) |
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COLLECTION NOTES
--No collection notes--
GENERAL NOTES
APPLICATION: Second line test for iron deficiency. Serum ferritin (and less commonly zinc protoporphyrin) preferred first line test.
