Transferrin Saturation

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Biochemistry

Code

TSAT

Referral code

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Test information

Used primarliy in patients suspected ofr having Haemachromatosis.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

IronMale 12-30 umol/LFemale 9-27 umol/LTransferrin 2.3-4.0 g/LTransferrin Saturation <60 %

Tube type

SST

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

24 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

48 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry