Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Transferrin
Alias or Abbreviation:TRF
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:Yes
Tests in Profile:Part of Iron profile
Units:g/L
Minimum Sample Volume:Adult: 1 mL; Infant 0.5 mL as part of iron studies
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs. Outpatients: 1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:TRF
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Males 0 – 14Y: 1.86 – 3.88 g/L
Males 14 – 60Y: 1.74 – 3.64 g/L
Males >60Y: 1.63 – 3.44 g/L
Females 0 – 14Y: 1.8 – 3.91 g/L
Females 14 - 60Y: 1.8 – 3.82 g/L
Females >60Y: 1.73 – 3.6 g/L
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
