SERUM IRON
Name: SERUM IRON
Mnemonic: IRON
Container: Serum Separator, Plasma Separator
Handling: Volume: 1.0 ml serum or heparinized plasma
Centrifuge within one hour of collection
Stability: 7 days room temp, 3 wks refrigerated, >1yr frozen
Methodology: Methodology: Colorimetric
Reported: Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr
CPT: 83540
Department: Main Lab
Units: mcg/dl