Test Directory
Transferrin Saturation
Containers - Adult
Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
|
Volume Range
0.2 ml |
Orange Cap
|
Volume Range
0.2 ml |
Containers - Child
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
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Biochemistry): 01506 52 3160/1
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
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.