Routine TAT

2-4 weeks

Methodology

Serum hepcidin was measured by a "competitive enzyme-linked immunoassay (C-ELISA)" method.

Serum hepcidin regulates systemic iron availability through inhibition of iron absorption from the gastrointestinal tract as well as decrease in iron release from macrophages and hepatocytes. Serum hepcidin level is interpreted in the context of physiological or pathological factors influencing liver hepcidin synthesis.

Performed

Mon - Fri: 7 am - 4 pm

Performing Lab

BCH Oak Hemoglobin Reference Lab

Collect

Collect the specimen in a serum separator tube (SST) or a red-top tube.
Please send serum which can be stored at −20 °C until ready for shipment.

Sample Type

Serum 

Amount to Collect

2.0 mL SST or a red-top tube

Preferred Volume

1.0 mL 

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL 

Rejection Criteria

Unlabeled or mislabeled specimens
Hemolyzed samples are not recommended for analysis. 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Serum should be stored at −20 °C after collection until ready for shipment to the laboratory.
Avoid multiple freeze–thaw cycles. Ship the specimen on dry ice, and avoid weekend shipments.

Performed

Mon - Fri: 7 am - 4 pm

Remarks

Grossly hemolyzed samples are not recommended for analysis.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Serum should be stored at −20 °C after collection until ready for shipment to the laboratory.
Avoid multiple freeze–thaw cycles. Ship the specimen on dry ice, and avoid weekend shipments.

Units

ng/mL

Reference Interval

Female: 4.4 – 47.3 ng/mL
Male: 6.7 – 85.6 ng/mL

Performing Lab

BCH Oak Hemoglobin Reference Lab

Additional Information

The intrinsic hepcidin test is a quantitative assay that aids in management of iron-restricted disorders such as iron deficiency anemia, anemia of inflammation, and iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia. Hepcidin also aids in the management of iron overload disorders, such as hereditary hemochromatosis and iron-loading anemia. It is recommended to send a simulataneous sample for ferritin and transferrin saturation to aid in interpretation of serum hepcidin level. 

LDT or modified Test

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the UCSF BCHO Hemoglobinopathy Reference Laboratory. The test has not been approved or cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This laboratory is certified by the 

CPT Codes

86849

Additional Information

The intrinsic hepcidin test is a quantitative assay that aids in management of iron-restricted disorders such as iron deficiency anemia, anemia of inflammation, and iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia. Hepcidin also aids in the management of iron overload disorders, such as hereditary hemochromatosis and iron-loading anemia. It is recommended to send a simulataneous sample for ferritin and transferrin saturation to aid in interpretation of serum hepcidin level. 

Amount to Collect

2.0 mL SST or a red-top tube

Collect

Collect the specimen in a serum separator tube (SST) or a red-top tube.
Please send serum which can be stored at −20 °C until ready for shipment.

CPT Codes

86849

LDT or modified Test

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the UCSF BCHO Hemoglobinopathy Reference Laboratory. The test has not been approved or cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This laboratory is certified by the 

Methodology

Serum hepcidin was measured by a "competitive enzyme-linked immunoassay (C-ELISA)" method.

Serum hepcidin regulates systemic iron availability through inhibition of iron absorption from the gastrointestinal tract as well as decrease in iron release from macrophages and hepatocytes. Serum hepcidin level is interpreted in the context of physiological or pathological factors influencing liver hepcidin synthesis.

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL 

Performed

Mon - Fri: 7 am - 4 pm

Performing Lab

BCH Oak Hemoglobin Reference Lab

Preferred Volume

1.0 mL 

Reference Interval

Female: 4.4 – 47.3 ng/mL
Male: 6.7 – 85.6 ng/mL

Rejection Criteria

Unlabeled or mislabeled specimens
Hemolyzed samples are not recommended for analysis. 

Remarks

Grossly hemolyzed samples are not recommended for analysis.

Routine TAT

2-4 weeks

Sample Type

Serum 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Serum should be stored at −20 °C after collection until ready for shipment to the laboratory.
Avoid multiple freeze–thaw cycles. Ship the specimen on dry ice, and avoid weekend shipments.

Units

ng/mL
Ordering

Routine TAT

2-4 weeks

Methodology

Serum hepcidin was measured by a "competitive enzyme-linked immunoassay (C-ELISA)" method.

Serum hepcidin regulates systemic iron availability through inhibition of iron absorption from the gastrointestinal tract as well as decrease in iron release from macrophages and hepatocytes. Serum hepcidin level is interpreted in the context of physiological or pathological factors influencing liver hepcidin synthesis.

Performed

Mon - Fri: 7 am - 4 pm

Performing Lab

BCH Oak Hemoglobin Reference Lab
Collection

Collect

Collect the specimen in a serum separator tube (SST) or a red-top tube.
Please send serum which can be stored at −20 °C until ready for shipment.

Sample Type

Serum 

Amount to Collect

2.0 mL SST or a red-top tube

Preferred Volume

1.0 mL 

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL 

Rejection Criteria

Unlabeled or mislabeled specimens
Hemolyzed samples are not recommended for analysis. 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Serum should be stored at −20 °C after collection until ready for shipment to the laboratory.
Avoid multiple freeze–thaw cycles. Ship the specimen on dry ice, and avoid weekend shipments.

Performed

Mon - Fri: 7 am - 4 pm

Remarks

Grossly hemolyzed samples are not recommended for analysis.
Processing

Storage/Transport Temperature

Serum should be stored at −20 °C after collection until ready for shipment to the laboratory.
Avoid multiple freeze–thaw cycles. Ship the specimen on dry ice, and avoid weekend shipments.

Result Interpretation

Units

ng/mL

Reference Interval

Female: 4.4 – 47.3 ng/mL
Male: 6.7 – 85.6 ng/mL

Performing Lab

BCH Oak Hemoglobin Reference Lab

Additional Information

The intrinsic hepcidin test is a quantitative assay that aids in management of iron-restricted disorders such as iron deficiency anemia, anemia of inflammation, and iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia. Hepcidin also aids in the management of iron overload disorders, such as hereditary hemochromatosis and iron-loading anemia. It is recommended to send a simulataneous sample for ferritin and transferrin saturation to aid in interpretation of serum hepcidin level. 

LDT or modified Test

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the UCSF BCHO Hemoglobinopathy Reference Laboratory. The test has not been approved or cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This laboratory is certified by the 
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CPT Codes

86849
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Additional Information

The intrinsic hepcidin test is a quantitative assay that aids in management of iron-restricted disorders such as iron deficiency anemia, anemia of inflammation, and iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia. Hepcidin also aids in the management of iron overload disorders, such as hereditary hemochromatosis and iron-loading anemia. It is recommended to send a simulataneous sample for ferritin and transferrin saturation to aid in interpretation of serum hepcidin level. 

Amount to Collect

2.0 mL SST or a red-top tube

Collect

Collect the specimen in a serum separator tube (SST) or a red-top tube.
Please send serum which can be stored at −20 °C until ready for shipment.

CPT Codes

86849

LDT or modified Test

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the UCSF BCHO Hemoglobinopathy Reference Laboratory. The test has not been approved or cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This laboratory is certified by the 

Methodology

Serum hepcidin was measured by a "competitive enzyme-linked immunoassay (C-ELISA)" method.

Serum hepcidin regulates systemic iron availability through inhibition of iron absorption from the gastrointestinal tract as well as decrease in iron release from macrophages and hepatocytes. Serum hepcidin level is interpreted in the context of physiological or pathological factors influencing liver hepcidin synthesis.

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL 

Performed

Mon - Fri: 7 am - 4 pm

Performing Lab

BCH Oak Hemoglobin Reference Lab

Preferred Volume

1.0 mL 

Reference Interval

Female: 4.4 – 47.3 ng/mL
Male: 6.7 – 85.6 ng/mL

Rejection Criteria

Unlabeled or mislabeled specimens
Hemolyzed samples are not recommended for analysis. 

Remarks

Grossly hemolyzed samples are not recommended for analysis.

Routine TAT

2-4 weeks

Sample Type

Serum 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Serum should be stored at −20 °C after collection until ready for shipment to the laboratory.
Avoid multiple freeze–thaw cycles. Ship the specimen on dry ice, and avoid weekend shipments.

Units

ng/mL

Location Info

Performing Lab
BCH Oak Hemoglobin Reference Lab

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