Soluble Transferrin Receptor (Stfr), Serum

A test that measures soluble transferrin receptor levels, which are used to assess iron deficiency and distinguish between iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease.

Also known asStfr Soluble Transferrin Receptor (stfr) Soluble Transferrin Receptor (stfr)

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

Soluble Transferrin Receptor (Stfr), Serum Test in Mangaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Soluble Transferrin Receptor (Stfr), Serum includes 1 parameter

  • Soluble Transferrin Receptor (stfr)
Frequently Asked Questions

This test measures soluble transferrin receptor levels to differentiate between iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease.

  • Individuals with suspected iron deficiency.

  • Patients with chronic disease-related anemia.

A blood sample is analyzed using immunoassays to measure sTfR levels.

  • Elevated sTfR: Indicates iron deficiency anemia.

Normal/low sTfR: Suggests anemia of chronic disease.

It helps guide appropriate anemia treatment.

Test code

4523

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer2 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Saturday TIME - 16:30

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Nephelometry

CPT and Loinc codes

Soluble Transferrin Receptor (Stfr), Serum

1700