11550:IRON (Fe) DEFICIENCY PANEL
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Methodology: |
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) / Nephelometry (NEPH) |
Edit Date: |
2/9/2008 |
Components: |
Ferritin / Iron / Iron Binding Capacity, Total (TIBC) |
Performed: |
Tuesday-Friday, Sunday |
Released: |
Same day |
CPT Code: |
83540 / 82728 / 83550 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). |
Handling: |
Allow to clot and centrifuge. May be transported in original tube. Refrigerate. Freeze if specimen cannot be assayed within 48 hours. |
Standard Volume: |
3 mL serum. |
Minimum Volume: |
1 mL serum. |
Transport: |
Refrigerated if received in laboratory within 48 hours of collection, or frozen on dry ice. |
Comments: |
Specimens must be free of fibrin, red cells, or other particulate matter. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Gross hemolysis.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST
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See individual components. |
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