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Soluble Transferrin Receptor
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Assessment of functional iron status. |
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Availability:
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| sTFR, TFR, Transferrin Receptor, |
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Code:
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STFR |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 2 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged, separated and frozen. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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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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0.5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $29.00 upfront. |
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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200uL |
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Stability:
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2 hours ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice.
Requests should be reviewed by Duty Biochemist prior to transport. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
SSWPS-Royal Prince Alfred Hospital |
(02) 9515 8279 |
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Last Updated : 19-12-2025 11:43 |