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Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (Adult)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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A raised Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) greater than 2.5% is highly suggestive of chronic harmful alcohol abuse.
An indicator of chronic alcohol abuse, raised with chronic alcohol consumption of > 60 - 80 g alcohol/day. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested fortnightly. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
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Code:
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CDT |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled within 24 hours of collection.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Normal Range : <1.75%
(abstinence)
Intermediate Range : 1.75 to 2.50% (moderate drinkers)
Abnormal Range : >2.50%
(heavy drinkers)
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $35.55 upfront.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 24 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged, separated and frozen. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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500uL |
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Stability:
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24 hours chilled; 2 weeks frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 16-06-2023 12:07 |