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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PST
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1.6 mL
Testing Volume
0.3 mL (300 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed specimens, plasma
Specimen Storage and Stability
Remove serum from cells within 3 hours of collection and refrigerate..
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
Alias
Iron Battery, Serum;Iron Profile;
Ordering Info
PROFILE INCLUDES:
Iron, Iron Binding (TIBC), Iron Saturation (%SAT)
EPIC Code
LAB829
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Patient Preparation
First morning fasting sample is preferred as Iron levels may decrease later in the day and or with food intake. 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.
Transport
Room Temperature
Turn Around Time
1 – 3 days
Lab Department
Chemistry