Test Name

• IRON

Test Code

• 2042

Test Synonym

• FE

Minimum Volume

• 0.2 mL

Specimen Type

• Serum

Primary Container

• Serum Separator Tube, Transfer Tube- Serum, Plain Red Top Tube

Transport Temp

• Refrigerated

TAT

• 1 day

Specimen Requirements

• Serum from a SST or Red Top Tube, separate from clot within 1 hour of collection

Specimen Retention

• The concentration of iron in serum/plasma is dependent on ingestion of iron and is subject to circadian variations.