Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD00483Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Iron, Total
Also known as: Fe (Iron), Fe++, Fe+2, Fe2+, Iron Auto
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Serum measurements are useful in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and hemochromatosis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Iron, Total
AnalyteIron, Total • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Transport tube
Patient Preparation
Samples should be taken in the morning from patients in a fasting state, since iron values decrease by 30% during the course of the day and there can be significant interference from lipemia.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis • Anticoagulants other than heparin
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 6 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 31 days |