Iron
Fe, Iron Level
Testing Information
Sample Type
Serum
Test Codes
630190
CPT Code
83540
Testing Area
Core Lab - Chemistry
Test Methodology
Abbott Alinity - Spectrophotometry
Reference Range
Female: 50-170 ug/dLMale: 65-175 ug/dL
Expected Turnaround Time
Results Available 24 hours from Receipt
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect one gold top SST tube (minimum whole blood: 4 mL). Let specimen clot for 30-60 minutes and then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Refrigerate after centrifugation.
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed specimens, quantity not sufficient, grossly lipemic specimens, improperly labeled
Specimen Validity and Retention
Centrifuged SST Tubes:Room Temperature (20-25°C): 2-4 hoursRefrigerated (2-8°C): 7 DaysFrozen (-20°C or greater): UnacceptableSerum Aliquots:Room Temperature (20-25°C): 2-4 hoursRefrigerated (2-8°C): 7 daysFrozen (-20°C or greater): 7 daysSpecimens retained for 7 days after testing
Courier Transportation
Transport centrifuged tube refrigerated (2-8°C)
Clinical Utility
The Iron test aids in diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia (IDA), hemochromatosis, and other conditions involving red cell production/destruction.
