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General Information
Alias: FE
Performed: 24 hrs.
Turn Around Time: Med Emerg: 60 minutes; Routine: 4 hrs.
CPT Codes: 83540
Performed By: Chemistry
Notes: References ranges are sex dependent. Diurnal variation.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolysis
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| Iron Lvl |
|
Male |
|
59 |
158 |
mcg/dL |
| Iron Lvl |
|
Female |
|
37 |
145 |
mcg/dL |
| Iron Lvl |
|
Transgender Male |
|
59 |
158 |
mcg/dL |
| Iron Lvl |
|
Transgender Female |
|
37 |
145 |
mcg/dL |
Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Blood |
Red w/Gel, 5mL |
Fill tube. |
|
|
Deliver at room temperature to the lab within 2 hours. |
Specimens should be spun and aliquots prepared when needed. Store in appropriate temperature conditions and deliver to Logistics Laboratory. |