Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin
Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | CDT |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Brown clotted serum, gel barrier |
| Clinical Indication | Biomarker for heavy alcohol consumption over an extended period of time. Excess alcohol intake significantly increases the percentage of carbohydrate deficient transferrin. This increase is independent of the presence of liver disease. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 3 - 5 days |
| Laboratory | Viapath King's College Hospital London SE5 9RS 0203 299 3856 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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