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Synonym
- IRON
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Mint Green Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Mint Green Top, Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross icterus
- Quantity not sufficient
- Quality not acceptable
Reference Values
| FEMALE | MALE |
|---|---|
| 0-30 days: 29-127 mcg/dL 31-365 days: 25-126 mcg/dL 1-3 years: 25-101 mcg/dL 4-6 years: 28-93 mcg/dL 7-9 years: 30-104 mcg/dL 10-12 years: 32-104 mcg/dL 13-15 years: 30-109 mcg/dL 16-18 years: 33-102 mcg/dL 19+ years: 40-174 mcg/dL |
0-30 days: 32-112 mcg/dL 31-365 days: 27-109 mcg/dL 1-3 years: 29-91 mcg/dL 4-6 years: 25-115 mcg/dL 7-9 years: 27-96 mcg/dL 10-12 years: 28-112 mcg/dL 13-15 years: 26-110 mcg/dL 16-18 years: 27-138 mcg/dL 19+ years: 40-174 mcg/dL |
Method Description
Colormetric
Cautions
Iron results may be falsely elevated in hemolyzed specimen.
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Iron
CPT Code Information
83540
LOINC Code Information
2498-4