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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
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type:
Preferred: Plasma - Lt green/mint top Lithium Heparin Tube
Acceptable: Serum - Red-Top, Plain tube or Gold-Top, SST
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.55 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 48 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83540 - Iron, Serum
83550 - Iron Binding, Serum
82728 - Ferritin