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Iron, Plasma or Serum
Test Code83540
CPT Codes
83540
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 2 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in morning before patient is given therapeutic iron or blood transfusion.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 2 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in morning before patient is given therapeutic iron or blood transfusion.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 2 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in morning before patient is given therapeutic iron or blood transfusion.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 2 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in morning before patient is given therapeutic iron or blood transfusion.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Ferene
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Males: 65-175 µg/dL
Females: 50-170 µg/dL
Females: 50-170 µg/dL
Performed By
CoxHealth
