Carbohydrate deficient transferrin
Clinical Background:
Detecting alcohol intake in previous 7 - 14 days
Test is not suitable for investigation of inherited disorders of glycosylation
Detecting alcohol intake in previous 7 - 14 days
Test is not suitable for investigation of inherited disorders of glycosylation
Test Details
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Discipline:
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Specimen Container Adult:
Serum (SST tube)
Serum (SST tube)
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Serum (SST tube)
Serum (SST tube)
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Minimum Volume Adult:
0.5 mL
0.5 mL
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
0.5 mL
0.5 mL
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Special Requirement:
Store sample at 4°C
Store sample at 4°C
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Transport Requirements:
1st class post
1st class post
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Reference Ranges:
<1.6% CDT suggests no excess alcohol intake within the last 7 days
<1.6% CDT suggests no excess alcohol intake within the last 7 days
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Routine Contact Name:
Duty Biochemist
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Routine Telephone:
Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719Freeman: 0191 244 8889
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