Iron Studies (Blood)

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FES

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0352

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 Days 2-8°C

Synonyms

Iron, Ferritin, Transferrin, Transferrin saturation

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Available 24 hours

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.6

Last updated: 13/05/2026