CDT

Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
 

Alternative names, keywords

Carbohydrate-deficient transferrin, transferrin glycoforms, CHO-deficient transferrin.

Samples required

Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Test indications

Assessment of recent alcohol intake. Please note this service is offered for clinical purposes only.

Reference range

< 1.6 : No excess alcohol intake.
1.6 - 1.9% : Intake may be high but not necessarily in the range of dependence.
≥ 2.0% : Excess alcohol intake.

Turnaround time

Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 28 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results.

Enquiries

Biochemistry (Referrals)