Iron

Message

Separate plasma or serum from cells within one hour after collection. After centrifugation, if not in gel barrier tube, pour off plasma or serum into an aliquot tube.

Test Code

LAB94

Alias/See Also

Serum Fe

CPT Codes
83540

Preferred Specimen

4.5 ml (600 ul min) lithium heparin (green); alternate-SST (gold) or Red (no additive)

Minimum Volume

1 ml (200 ul minimum) plasma; alternate-serum

Other Acceptable Specimens

Gold SST

Instructions

Spin SST and send to lab

Transport Temperature

Room Temp

Specimen Stability

Separated from cells: 4 days room temp, 7 days refrigerated

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

Icteric: >40 mg/dL bilirubin, Hemolysis: >50 mg/dL hemoglobin, Lipemia: >400 mg/dL

Methodology
Timed Endpoint

Setup Schedule

Mon- Sun

Reference Range

30-160 ug/dL

Clinical Significance

Iron (non-heme) measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as iron deficiency anemia,
hemochromatosis, and chronic renal disease

Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional

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.