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Test Code IRN Iron, Serum or Plasma

Additional Codes

LAB94

Methodology

Useful for evaluation of iron metabolism.

 

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.

Performing Laboratory

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

 

CPT: 83540

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Light green (lithium heparin) tube, plain red or gold serum gel tube -Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Specimen: 1 mL of plasma or serum

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Fasting (8 hour) recommended but not required.

Reference Values

Males

0-24 months: 20-105 mcg/dL

2-9 years: 20-105 mcg/dL

10-18 years: 20-100 mcg/dL

>19 years: 65-175 mcg/dL

 

Females

0-24 months: 20-140 mcg/dL

2-9 years: 20-145 mcg/dL

10-18 years: 20-145 mcg/dL

>19 years: 50-170 mcg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday