Transferrin Urine
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Transferrin Urine

A Biomarker for Early Detection of Renal Tubular Injury

The Ibn Sina Trust
Praava Health
Dr Lal PathLabs
Omnicare Diagnostic Limited
Thyrocare Bangladesh Ltd
Brac Healthcare
Popular Diagnostic Centre Ltd
JG Healthcare
Sample Type
urine
Fasting Required
No
Description

This test measures the level of transferrin, a plasma protein, in urine. Elevated urinary transferrin indicates early kidney damage or glomerular dysfunction, often before albumin appears in urine. It’s used for monitoring kidney health, especially in high-risk patients like those with diabetes or hypertension.

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How our test process works!

Step 1

Sample Collection

Vaccinated Phlebotomists collects from syringe in the barcoded vials

Step 2

Sample Storage

Only vaccinated phelbos are assigned orders

Step 3

High Tech Facility

Lab ingests the sample into processing machines which are 100% automated

Step 4

Accurate Digital Reports

The reports are generated by the processing machines and clinically correlated by doctors

Overview

Overview:

  • Transferrin is a glycoprotein responsible for iron transport in the blood.

  • Normally, urine contains little to no transferrin. Its presence in urine can indicate glomerular damage or early kidney disease, especially before albumin appears.

Purpose / Indication:

  • Detect early kidney damage (especially in diabetic nephropathy).

  • Evaluate glomerular permeability.

  • Monitor kidney disease progression.

Risk Assesment

Risk Assesment:

  • Non-invasive; no significant risk.

  • Ensure proper urine collection to avoid contamination.

  • False positives possible with menstrual blood contamination, urinary tract infection, or vigorous exercise.

Normal Range

Normal Range:

  • Random urine: < 0.1 mg/dL

  • 24-hour urine: < 0.1–0.3 mg/day (lab-specific reference may vary)

 

Interpretation

Interpretation:

  • Normal: Transferrin absent or very low.

  • Mild elevation: Early glomerular damage.

  • High levels: Significant kidney injury, glomerulonephritis, or proteinuria.

 

Sample Type

Sample Type:

  • Urine (usually a random or 24-hour collection).

 

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