Iron

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB94
  • Soft Test Code:
  • IRON
Alternate Names
  • Fe

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate from cells within 1 hour of collection


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 7 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 3 Weeks

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Male: 47 - 149 uG/dL
Female: 39 - 145 uG/dL


Methodology:
  • Colorimetric
Documentation

Patients treated with metal-binding drugs (e.g. deferoxamine) may have depressed iron values, as chelated iron may not properly react in the iron assay.


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01420020


CPT Coding

83540


Medical Necessity May Apply