IRON, TOTAL

Test Code: 128Specimen Collection: Serum
Component:

Iron, Total

Method:

S

Collection Notes: Avoid hemolyzed specimens.
Clinical Utility: Serum iron measurement aids in the diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia and hemochromatosis. The concentration of iron in serum/plasma is dependent on ingestion of iron and is subject to circadian variations.
CPT Code: 83540 Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL)

Ambient
 
4
 
Days
Refrigerated
 
7
 
Days
Frozen
 
60
 
Days

Lithium heparin plasma (1 mL)

Ambient
 
4
 
Days
Refrigerated
 
7
 
Days
Frozen
 
60
 
Days
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