Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin
Test Mnemonic
CDTRAN
CPT Codes
- 82373 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Transferrin Isoforms
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 1 week |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Thu
Turnaround Time
6 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Affinity Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry(MS) |
Reference Range
| Mono-Oligosaccharide / Di-Oligosaccharide: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| >0.12 Abnormal | 0.00 - 0.10 Normal | 0.11 - 0.12 Indeterminate |
Special Info
Patient should be greater than or equal to 21 years of age. Patient age is required.
Clinical Info
This test is an indicator of chronic alcohol abuse. If looking for congenital disorders of glycosylation, please order Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin, pediatric (CDTRAP).