Iron

Message

Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820
10.2018

Test Code

IRON

CPT Codes
83540

Preferred Specimen

Plasma from a green top (PST) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection

Transport Container

Green Top (PST) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

2 - 8 ^oC: 7 days

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

Hemolyzed samples

Methodology
Ferene (Abbott Architect)

Setup Schedule

This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week

Reference Range

Male: 49 - 181 ug/dL
Female: 37 - 170 ug/dL

Clinical Significance

This test is used to evaluate a wide range of dysfunctions including anemias, nephrosis, cirrhosis and hepatitis.

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.