B2transferrinspecql
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 43858-0
- Short code
- B2TF
- Synonyms
- B2 Transferrin Spec Ql
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Sterile leak-proof container
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 200
- Ref high
- 350
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 0–99 years
- Method
- Immunofixation Electrophoresis / Western Blot
- CPT
- 86335
- SNOMED
- 395143000
- Specimen volume
- 0.5-1 mL of fluid (nasal or ear drainage); 1-2 mL serum
- Stability
- Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen (-20°C): up to 30 days; Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
NCBI: Transferrin 200-350 mg/dLN/A
No special preparation required. Specimen is typically collected from nasal or ear drainage, not peripheral blood. Serum collection is used only when CSF contamination of blood is suspected.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 17, 2026. · Read our editorial policy