Iron
Abbreviation
FE
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8 C up to 3 weeks, -20C up to 1 year
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin)
Reference Ranges
Male: 65-175 ug/dL Female:50-170 ug/dL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Ferene
Clinical Significance
Increased-hemolytic anemias, hemochromatosis, acute liver disease. Decreased-iron deficiency and anemia of chronic disease/ Major causes of iron deficiency include gastrointestinal and menstrual bleeding.
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum