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Iron, Serum

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Friday


Test Code
IRON


CPT Codes
83540

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum


Instructions
Specimen must be drawn in a gold tube. Spin down. Avoid hemolysis


Transport Container
Gold Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Two-Point Rate

Reference Range
Males: 49-181 µg/dL
Females 37-170 µg/dL


Clinical Significance
Iron is the most important of the trace metals. An appreciable number of human diseases are related to iron deficiency or disorders of iron metabolism.



Last Updated: July 13, 2018


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.