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HelpTest Code RMCIRONLVL Iron Level*
Methodology
Colorimetric Absorbance
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Light Green LiHep Plasma Gel Tube
Alternative: Gold SST Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send specimen in original tube.
2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.
3. Stable 7 days at 2-8oC
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated 7 days
Reference Values
Male: 65 - 175 µg/dL
Female: 50 - 170 ug/dL
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 day
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT 83540
LOINC 2498-4
Order Code: RMCIRONLVL
Result Code: RMCL800454
Result Name: Iron