Transferrin

About This Test

Department: Biochemistry

Requirement:

Gel/clotted (yellow/red top)

Add-on requests are accepted

Turnaround Time:

Within 24 hours

Background:

Investigation of iron-deficiency anaemia, haemochromatosis or iron poisoning

Transferrin is a negative acute phase protein, thus levels will be decreased if infection is present.

Samples will not be analysed if previous analysis performed within 1 month. If there is a specific clinical reason for analysis within this timeframe, please state this on the request card

Reference ranges:

Age range		Reference range (g/L)
All ages	Males	2.15 - 3.65
	Females	2.50 - 3.80

Results outside the reference range do not necessarily indicate disease. Similarly, results within the reference range do not preclude abnormality. Please contact the Duty Biochemist for discussion of individual patient results.

Other Comments:

For more information, please see the following: Transferrin - Lab Tests Online