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Intended Use
Quantitative determination of iron 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
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: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.52 mL)
Collection Instructions: Separate serum/plasma from cells promptly. Forward promptly. Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred): 7 days
Ambient: 4 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83540