CARBOHYDRATE-DEFICIENT TRANSFERRIN (CDT)(SERUM)

This test measures the level of CDT in the blood, which increases with chronic alcohol consumption. It is used to screen for alcohol abuse and monitor alcohol-related liver damage.

Also known asCdt Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (cdt) Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (cdt)

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

3 parameters

Earliest reports in

10 Working Days

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
CARBOHYDRATE-DEFICIENT TRANSFERRIN (CDT)(SERUM) includes 3 parameters

  • Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin(cdt)(nephelometry)
  • Transferrin (immunoturbidimetry)
  • % Cdt (calculated)

Test code

4521

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer2 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Collection instructions

10- 12 hours fasting ( Over night Fasting) is recommended. Patient can drink water during fasting period. Intake of caloric food, coffee, diet soda/gum strictly not allowed during fasting period. Serum should be stored & transported stricly in cold condition. Provide Age, gender, medication & clinical details .Lipemic & hameolysed sample should be avoided.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 09:00

Turn around time

10 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Local Send Out

CPT and Loinc codes

CARBOHYDRATE-DEFICIENT TRANSFERRIN (CDT)(SERUM)

9000