Iron, Total

Test Code
IRON


Alias/See Also
Fe


CPT Codes
83540

Preferred Specimen
3.5 mL Lithium Heparin (mint top tube)


Minimum Volume
1 mL S/P


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum red top tube


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 3 weeks
 


Reference Range
Male/Female Ages >=0 Days - <13 Years: 100-250 ug/dL
Male/Female Ages >=13 Years - <21 Years: 50-120 ug/dL

Female Ages >=21 Years: 50-170 ug/dL
Male Ages >=21 Years: 65-175 ug/dL


Performing Laboratory
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2800 W. 95th St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805



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.