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0020037
Iron, Plasma or Serum
FE
Ordering Recommendation
Aid in the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia and iron overload.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plasma separator tube, serum separator tube, or green (lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens collected from patients receiving deferoxamine (wait six hours after last dose). Specimens containing EDTA, sodium/fluoride, oxalate, or sodium citrate. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 3 weeks; Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Reference Interval
Effective February 22, 2022
| Age |
Reference Interval |
|---|---|
| Newborn 0-6 weeks | 100-250 µg/dL |
| Infant 7 weeks - 11 months | 40-100 µg/dL |
| Child 1 year - 10 years | 50-120 µg/dL |
| Male 11 years and older | 45-182 µg/dL |
| Female 11 years and older | 28-170 µg/dL |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
83540
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020037 | Iron, Serum or Plasma | 2498-4 |
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Aliases
- Serum Fe
- Serum Iron
Iron, Plasma or Serum
