Carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT)
Clinical Biochemistry
Sample and container requirements
Serum
Minimum volume required
2 mL serum/plasma
Special requirements
Transport at ambient temperature
Patient preparation
None
Sample viability
Turnaround time
15 days
Reference range
Please refer to report for reference ranges.
Clinical guidance
Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://sheffieldlaboratorymedicine.nhs.uk/search-test.php?search=3012&testname=Carbohydrate%20Deficient%20Transferrin%20(CDT)
Notes
Send to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Immunology
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026