Test Code IRON IRON
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
Tripyridyltriazine Spectrophotometrically
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold top )
Special Requirements
Overnight fasting is preferred.
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.8ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
7 days
Stability Room Temp
4 days
Stability Frozen
N/A
CPT Code
83540
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
IRON