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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