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Test Code FE Iron

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

GRN-PST

Collection Volume

5 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1 full PST microtainer

Testing Volume

0.3 mL (300 ul)

Rejection Criteria

Specimen not centrifuged within 8 hours of collection; Improper labeling, improper collection, hemolysis or plasma .

Specimen Storage and Stability

Stable up to 7 days at 2-8 C

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

Alias

B6

EPIC Code

LAB94

Acceptable Collection Container

GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel

Turn Around Time

24 hours

Lab Department

Chemistry

Patient Preparation

Patient should be drawn fasting in the morning (circadian rhythm affects Fe). Have sample drawn before patient is given therapeutic iron or blood transfusion. Iron determinations on patient who have had blood transfusions should be delayed for at least 4 days.