Test Code LAB0204883 Iron, Total, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Direct Colorimetric

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube:

Preferred:Green top (Lithium heparin/PST)

Acceptable: Serum (Gold/SST, Red Top Plain), Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect specimen early in a.m. because of diurnal variation.

2. Hemolyzed specimen should not be used because of the high concentration of iron in blood.

Refrigerated

Males: 31-144 mcg/dL

Females: 25-156 mcg/dL

Monday through Sunday

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