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Test Code N.IRON IRON, TOTAL

Important Note

Avoid hemolysis

Methodology

Automated Chemistry Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum or Plasma 
Container/Tube: SST or Lithium Heparin 

Acceptable: Red top 
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum 0.5) 
Collection Instructions:  

  1. Allow specimen to clot completely if a serum tube (SST) was used. 
  2. 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. 
  3. Properly label tube with patient's name, DOB, requisition number and type of tube, i.e. LiHep or NaHep etc. 

Specimen Rejection

1. Hemolysis

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

3. Unlabeled/mislabeled specimen

4. Exceeds stability requirements

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Specimen Transport/Stability

Refrigerated: 24 hours on gel, 6 days poured off

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83540

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

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