Ordering Recommendations

Aiding in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron overload conditions.

 
Differentiating iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease.

Collect

Heparinized Plasma or Serum

Collection Device

Green or Gold Top Tube

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.

Specimen Handling

Sample must be separated within 2 hours of centrifugation.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp, Refrigerated or Frozen

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp

 8 Hours
Refrigerated 48 Hours
Frozen Undetermined (Only thaw once)

 

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

STAT

 1 Hour
Routine 8 Hours

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Methodology

Immunoenzymatic

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Collection/Ordering

Ordering Recommendations

Aiding in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron overload conditions.

 
Differentiating iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease.

Collect

Heparinized Plasma or Serum

Collection Device

Green or Gold Top Tube

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.

Specimen Handling

Sample must be separated within 2 hours of centrifugation.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp, Refrigerated or Frozen

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp

 8 Hours
Refrigerated 48 Hours
Frozen Undetermined (Only thaw once)

 

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

STAT

 1 Hour
Routine 8 Hours

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Testing

Methodology

Immunoenzymatic

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Result Interpretation
Administrative

Important Information

Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

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