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HelpTest Code 4015933 Iron
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or plasma
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
65µL serum/plasma
Stability
Separated samples are stable 4 days at room temperature, 7 days at 2-8°
May be frozen at -20°C for up to 2 months
Reject Due To
Hemolyzed samples
Incorrectly labeled samples
Analytical Time
Same day
Sample Retention Time
7 days
CPT Code
83540
Method
Photometry
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory