Pathology tests database

Sample and container requirements

Serum Lithium Heparin Plasma (paediatrics only)

Minimum volume required

Special requirements

None

Patient preparation

None

Sample viability

Turnaround time

This assay is run throughout the day and night. The in-lab turnaround time is normally less than 24 hours.

Reference range

Female: 1 – 14 years: 1.80 – 3.91 g/L 15 – 60 years: 1.80 – 3.82 g/L 61 – 80 years: 1.73 – 3.60 g/L Male: 1 – 14 years: 1.86 – 3.88 g/L 15 – 60 years: 1.74 – 3.64 g/L 61 – 80 years: 1.63 – 3.44 g/L (Source: Abbott Diagnostics)

Clinical guidance

Transferrin forms part of the standard iron panel in blood, which also includes iron, calcualted TIBC and % iron saturation. Please refer to LabTestsOnlineUK to learn more about transferrin. https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/tibc-uibc-and-transferrin

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