carbohydrate deficient transferrin cdt for alcohol abuse
Description
This test evaluates for alcohol abuse, and not for congenital disorders.
Test Code
CDT_Adult
Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 0.2 mL serum
Supplies for Submission
SST/Gold Top (1)
Specimen Collection
Allow serum separator tube (SST) contents to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes.
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Label a plastic transport tube with two identifiers. Acceptable identifiers include patient’s name, date of birth, social security number, requisition number, and medical record number. Label the tube as serum.
Transfer serum to the tube and freeze. Send this aliquot separately when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage Requirements
Frozen Specimens are stable if refrigerated for 10 days or frozen for 1 month.
Causes for Rejections
Plasma specimens or specimens with the following conditions are not accepted: