TRANSFERRIN, 30 mL

PRINCIPLE

The reagent allows quantifying the level of Transferrin present in the sample by comparing the turbidimetric response produced with that obtained from the standard curve of known human Transferrin concentrations. The reagent is an antiserum anti-transferrin which reacts with serum Transferrin giving protein aggregates. This aggregation process produces an increase in the Abs. of the system.

DIAGNOSTIC USE

Transferrin is a serum β-globulin responsible for transport of iron. Hypotransferrinemia of variable degree can occur in chronic diseases and hemolytic anaemia. Elevated levels occur as the result of severe iron deficiency or hepatitis. A single test result can not be used to make a clinical diagnosis. It should integrate clinical and laboratory data.