Iron Panel
Test Code
IRONP
Description
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 1.5 mL serum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
4 days at RT (15-25°C)
7 days refrigerated at 2-8°C
Notes
This panel includes the following components: Iron (IRON), Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC), Transferrin Percent Saturation (SAT), Unbound Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC)
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Chromatic
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
Iron & Iron Binding, Serum; IRON
Reference Interval
| Iron & Iron Binding, Serum |
Human |
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Male |
Female |
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mcg/dL |
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All Ages |
261-478 |
261-478 |
CPT Code
83550, 83540