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Test Code IRON Iron, Total, Serum

Methodology

Guanidine/FerroZine® Method

Performing Laboratory

Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus/Parkway Campus

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.2 mL) of serum.

Note:  1. Iron-containing supplements should be avoided for 24 hours prior to draw.
2. Patient’s sex is required on request form for processing.

Reference Values

Males:  53-167 µg/dL
Females:  49-151 µg/dL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83540