Transferrin, Carbohydrate-deficient (Alcohol Use) details

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Transferrin, Carbohydrate-deficient (Alcohol Use)

Labcorp

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Transferrin, Carbohydrate-deficient (Alcohol Use)

Quest Diagnostics

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Sample type: Serum
Avg. sample processing time: 5 Business days
Require fasting: No

BiomarkersQuest Diagnostics biomarkers

Transferrin The main protein that transports iron in your blood. Used along with iron and ferritin to evaluate iron deficiency or overload.
CDT (%)
CDT

$51.49

Description

Heavy alcohol use (defined as >4 or 5 beverages per day for two weeks or more) is commonly associated with elevated CDT levels as are certain liver diseases such as primary biliary cirrhosis and chronic active hepatitis and in some patients with genetic D variants of transferrin.

Included biomarkers

Biomarkers

Transferrin The main protein that transports iron in your blood. Used along with iron and ferritin to evaluate iron deficiency or overload.
CDT (%)
CDT

Preparation

Labcorp

This test is coming soon at Labcorp.

Quest Diagnostics

Fasting for 8 hours before your blood draw is recommended but not required.
Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.

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