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Test Code N.IRON IRON, TOTAL

Important Note

Avoid hemolysis.

Methodology

Automated Chemistry Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

Serum or Plasma

Container: SST tube or Green top Lithium heparin

Specimen Collection: 1 mL (minimum 0.5 mL)

  1. Allow specimen to clot completely if  a serum tube (SST) was used. Separate serum (SST) or plasma (Lithium Heparin) from cells within 24 hours and transport refrigerated. If red top tube is collected, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and place in separate plastic tube.
  2. Properly label tube with patient's name, DOB, requisition number and type of tube, i.e. GREEN.

Specimen Transport/Stability

Refrigerated: 24 hours on gel, 7 days poured off

Specimen Rejection

1. Hemolyzed specimens.

2. EDTA and potassium oxalate plasma (lavender or grey top tube).

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Reference Ranges

Total Iron                mcg/dL 
Newborn              100 - 250
1 day                40 - 100
2 yrs                50 - 120
15 yrs    F                40 - 150
             M                50 - 160

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83540