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Transferrin glycoforms

Brown clotted serum, gel barrier

Test	Transferrin glycoforms
Common Abbreviations	Sialotransferrin TRAG
Profile	NA
Tube type	Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
Clinical Indication	Investigation of congenital disorders of glycosylation
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample type	Serum
Minimum Volume	0.1mL
Special Precautions	Test may be unreliable in neonates < 3 weeks old due to presence of maternal transferrin. Recent transfusion may invalidate the result.
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	9 working days
Laboratory	Institute of Neurology Queen Square London WC1N 3BG 020 3448 3814
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
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