Iron -Serum/plasma

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ISTD

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0452

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

If iron studies is requested the following tests will be performed: plasma/serum iron TIBC (total iron-binding capacity ) Iron saturation ferritin

Registration

If iron studies is requested the following tests will be performed: plasma/serum iron TIBC (total iron-binding capacity ) Iron saturation ferritin

Sample Stability

7 days at 15-25°C, 3 weeks at 2-8°C, several years at -20°C

Synonyms

Iron studies
Serum Iron

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Heparin (Microtainer)

Acceptable

• Plain(Microtainer)
• SST(Microtainer)

Additional Specimen Information

4.5 mL PST Blood (Preferred)
Micro-PST 0.5 mL Paediatric Micro-PST Blood (Preferred)
Heparin 5 mL Heparin Blood
Plain 4 mL Plain Blood
SST 3.5 mL SST Blood
Microsample 0.5 mL Paediatric Microsample Blood
Micro-heparin 0.5 mL Paediatric Micro-heparin Blood

Test Method

Principle : Colorimetric

Reagents: Roche IRON2 kit

Analyser: Cobas c702

Uncertainty of Measurement

Uncertainty of Measurement: 5%

Non-Funded Test Cost

$3.93 (Exclusive of GST)

Additional Costing Information

Please be aware that prices may change. If required, confirmation of the current price can be obtained from Elaine McGrath .

Laboratory Notes
Analyze on Cobas.

Stability : 7 days at room temp; 3 weeks at 4C (source: Roche IRON2 pack insert).

Contact Information