Micronutrient, Iron

Test code

10200

CPT code(s)*

83540

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Clinical significance

Micronutrient, Iron - Serum measurements are useful in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and hemochromatosis.

Test resources

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Details

Test details

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Specimen requirements
Patient preparation	Samples should be taken in the morning from patients in a fasting state, since iron values decrease by 30% during the course of the day and there can be significant interference from lipemia.
Preferred specimen(s)	1 mL serum
Alternative specimen(s)	Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum volume	0.5 mL
Collection instructions	Patients should be 18 years of age or greater.
Transport container	Transport tube
Transport temperature	Room temperature
Specimen stability	Room temperature: 6 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 31 days

Reference range(s)

Reference Range(s)

	Male (mcg/dL)	Female (mcg/dL)
18-19 years	27-164	27-164
20-29 years	50-195
20-49 years		40-90
>29 years	50-180
>49 years		45-160

Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.

LOINC® codes

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Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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