Carbohydrate deficient transferrin
| Carbohydrate deficient transferrin | |
| CDT, transferrin isoforms, TRFISO | |
| Serum (Brown). Upon receipt in the laboratory the sample is centrifuged and serum stored refrigerated prior to referral | |
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This test is referred to another centre for analysis: Biochemistry Blood Sciences Laboratory Ground Floor Bessemer Wing King’s College Hospital Denmark Hill London SE5 9RS
Telephone: 020 3299 4126 Expected turnaround time: 6 weeks |
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| Used in the investigation of sialylic acid transfer disorders | |
| Unhaemolysed serum required. Results may be unreliable in neonates under 3 weeks old due to maternal transferrin. Recent transfusions invalidate results. | |
| Contact referral laboratory | |
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