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Intended Use
Quantitative determination of iron, ferritin, and total iron binding capacity levels in human serum or plasma to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as iron deficiency anemia, hemochromatosis, and chronic renal disease
| Profile Information: |
| Iron | Iron Binding |
| % Saturation | Ferritin |
Methodology
Colorimetric Assay
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-LDH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain red-top or serum gel tube
Specimen: 1.0 mL (minimum 0.6 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred): 7 days
Ambient: 4 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83540 - Iron, Serum
83550 - Iron Binding, Serum
82728 - Ferritin