SOLUBLE TRANSFERRIN RECEPTOR
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: TFR
UPHSM LIS Test #: 029070
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-3 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 029070
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-3 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Gross hemolysis; use of yellow-top (ACD) tube
Gross hemolysis; use of yellow-top (ACD) tube
Methods
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)
Clinical Utilities
Measurement of sTfR is used to diagnose iron deficiency in individuals with chronic disease (inflammatory diseases, infections, malignancies), many of whom are anemic.
CPT Codes
84238
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
