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Iron

Test Code
LAB94


Alias/See Also
FE; IR


CPT Codes
83540

Instructions
Collect in SST. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Refrigerate within 8 hours.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature, stable <8 hours; stable 72 hours refrigerated.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis


Methodology
Potentiometric:The potential difference poised between the two electrodes is proportional to the potassium concentration in the sample.

Setup Schedule
Daily/STAT


Report Available
Daily STAT:1hr


Reference Range
Female: 37-170 ug/dL Male: 49-181 ug/dL


Additional Information
NCD-ABN Serum Iron Studies


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.