Transferrin, Carbohydrate-deficient (Alcohol Use)
Also known as CDT, Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin
What it measures
- TransferrinLOINC 3034-6
- % CDTLOINC 48495-6
- CDTLOINC 12949-4
Before the visit
Fasting preferred
Fasting preferred.
Specimen
- Specimen
- 1 mL serum
- Minimum volume
- 0.5 mL
- Container
- Transport tube
- Temperature
- Refrigerated (cold packs)
Serum samples must be fully coagulated, centrifuged within 1 hour of collection, and must not contain any particles or traces of fibrin after centrifugation. Transfer serum to a clean, plastic, screw-cap vial.
Turnaround
Set up: Mon-Sat
Billing
CPT 82373, 84466