Iron Saturation (IRON SATURATION)
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| Synonyms:
| Iron Sat |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator), Red (no preservative) or Green (lithium heparin) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 300 microL |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum or plasma to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 7 days.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; icteric samples; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | 15-50% |
| Methodology: | |
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| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Iron, TIBC, % Saturation |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |