Determination of transferrin glycoforms by isoelectric focussing for the investigation of congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG). This test may be unreliable in neonates younger than three weeks due to the presence of maternal transferrin. Recent transfusion may invalidate the result.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0248
Additional information
This is not a test for alcohol abuse (see carbohydrate deficient transferrin)
Turn around
Turnaround time stated by CSF and Neuroimmunology lab: 9 working days.
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to: the CSF and Neuroimmunology Lab)
Queen Square
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Advice
Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003.
Collection Con
Instructions to lab: Centrifuge sample, separate serum and store in fridge (or frozen if >1 week). Lithium heparin plasma is also acceptable.
Minimum volume: 100 uL.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Interpretation will be provided on the report.