Iron (Fe)

Message
Separate from cells with max limit of 2hrs from time of collection.


Test Code
IRON


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum,Plasma (lithium and/or sodium heparin)


Instructions
"Hemolyzed samples may give elevated IRON results and should not be used with the IRON method.
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"


Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days Refrigerated


Methodology
Ferene

Reference Range
"M Up to 90 Days 72 - 203 ug/dL
M Up to 12 Months 23 - 142 ug/dL
M Up to 3 Years 25 - 126 ug/dL
M Up to 10 Years 15 - 128 ug/dL
M Up to 14 Years 32 - 107 ug/dL
M Up to 18 Years 30 - 130 ug/dL
M Up to 999 Years 65 - 175 ug/dL
F Up to 90 Days 75 - 235 ug/dL
F Up to 12 Months 60 - 192 ug/dL
F Up to 3 Years 55 - 162 ug/dL
F Up to 10 Years 28 - 122 ug/dL
F Up to 14 Years 25 - 102 ug/dL
F Up to 18 Years 25 - 107 ug/dL
F Up to 999 Years 50 - 170 ug/dL"




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.