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Iron, Total

Test Code
FE


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Instructions
Avoid lipemia and hemolysis. Spin within 2 hours of collection..


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Unspun specimen stable for 2 hours at room temp., separated specimen stable for 4 days refrigerated


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges


Clinical Significance
Serum measurements are useful in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and hemochromatosis.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.