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Iron, Serum

Test Code
FE


CPT Codes
83540

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum


Transport Container
Gold Top Tube/Serum Separator Tube.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature/Refrigerate


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


Methodology
Colorimetric

Reference Range
Male59-158 µg/dL
Female37-145 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 (hemochromatosis).




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.