IRON

Test Code

IRON

CPT Codes
83540

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

15-30°C up to 4 days
2-8°C up to 7 days

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

The following conditions will result in a rejected sample:

Hemolyzed samples
Samples collected in EDTA, Oxalate, or Citrate anticoagulants

Methodology

TPTZ - no deproteinization

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

50 - 212 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. Transferrin is the major iron carrying protein in the serum.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: June 9, 2023

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