Test Details
Methodology
Colorimetric
Result Turnaround Time
Within 1 day
Use
Aid in the evaluation of a number of conditions involving red cell production and destruction, iron metabolism, or iron transport
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum (preferred) or plasma (lithium heparin only). EDTA plasma causes decreased results.
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Do not use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Severe hemolysis; improper labeling; improper collection; EDTA or oxalate plasma specimens
Collection Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Reference Range
See table.
Male | Range (μg/dL) |
|---|---|
0 to 30 d | 35−160 |
1 m to 1 y | 18−126 |
2 to 12 y | 28−147 |
13 to 17 y | 26−169 |
>17 y | 38−169 |
Female | Range (μg/dL) |
0 to 30 d | 27−133 |
1 m to 1 y | 18−126 |
2 to 12 y | 28−147 |
13 to 17 y | 26−169 |
18 to 60 y | 27−159 |
>60 y | 27−139 |
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001339 | Iron | 2498-4 | 001339 | Iron | ug/dL | 2498-4 |
| Order Code | 001339 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Iron | |||||
| Order Loinc | 2498-4 | |||||
| Result Code | 001339 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Iron | |||||
| UofM | ug/dL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 2498-4 |