Test Catalog


Test Code: L00031

SERUM IRON

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD

Specimen Volume:

(3-5 ML)

Prefered Top:

YELLOW (NO PRESERVATIVE)

Alternative Top:

GREEN (LI HEPARIN)

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

A FASTING EARLY MORNING SAMPLE IS PREFERRED.

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS - 20OC FOR LONG STORAGE

Instrument/Methdology:

ROCHE COBAS /SPECTROPHOTOMETRY

Turn Around Time (TAT):

24 HRS EXCEPT SUNDAY AND HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

SCREENING FOR CHRONIC IRON OVERLOAD DISEASES, PARTICULARLY HEREDITARY HEMOCHROMATOSIS

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