Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Soluble Transferrin Receptor (sTfR, Transferrin Receptor) | |
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Test NameSoluble Transferrin Receptor (sTfR, Transferrin Receptor) |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = 1 Gold Top Tube (SST) Minimum Testing Volume = 3 mL serum Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Ensure both sample and requisition are labelled properly. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Laboratory Staff Instructions Separate from cells as soon as possible. Store and send frozen. Rejection Criteria: Plasma, Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity samples will be rejected. Stability: Stable refrigerated for 8 hours and frozen more than 8 hours. Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as possible. |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)7-10 days |
Test Utilization |
Reference Value0.76-1.76mg/L |
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Test CodeSLFER |
MethodologyTurbidometry |
Testing LocationReferred Out – ON, Canada (ROUHNT06) |
Other InformationLast Updated: June 06, 2019
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