Transferrin Glycoforms

Test information: Transferrin Glycoforms (previously known as Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin/CDT) are used in the diagnosis of congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG)

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

1ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Due to the presence of maternal transferrin, please DO NOT test in patients under 3 weeks old. Also post transfusion, please wait at least 4-6 weeks after a transfusion. Please send sample immediately to the laboratory.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

See the report

UKAS number

8045

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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