Laboratory Services
Iron
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Iron
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| Synonym(s) |
Fe
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| Test ID |
FE
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Separate serum or plasma from the clot or cells within 1 hour
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Additional Processing Details |
Separate serum or plasma from the clot or cells within 1 hour
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| Stability |
7 days at 20‑25 °C
3 weeks at 4‑8 °C several years at -20 °C |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
EDTA or Oxalate plasma
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| Methodology |
Colorimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
83540
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| Reference Range |
Females: 37‑145 µg/dL
Males: 59‑158 µg/dL |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2498-4
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