Test Code SAT Iron Saturation
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Rejection Criteria
Inadequate labeling, improper collection, hemolysis of specimen,plasma sample
Specimen Storage and Stability
Centrifuge and refrigerate. Put away in plastic tube only
Turn Around Time
24 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Iron Saturation, Serum; Fe; Percent Saturation;
EPIC Code
LAB6150
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours