Test Directory

Transferrin Saturation

Containers - Adult

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

0.2 ml

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Orange Cap
Volume Range

​0.2 ml

Containers - Child

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Orange Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

​0.2 ml

Reference ranges

​None available

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Biochemistry): 01506 52 3160/1
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Anticipated turnaround

​1 day

General additional information

​Haemochromatosis should be suspected if transferrin saturation is >50% and the patient is not on iron supplementation therapy.