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Test Code IRN Iron, Serum

Useful For

Assessment of acute iron poisoning in children

Method Name

Colorimetric, Fe2+-FerroZine Complex

Reporting Name

Iron, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  365 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Reference Values

Males: 50-150 mcg/dL

Females: 35-145 mcg/dL

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

83540

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
IRN Iron, S 2498-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
IRN Iron, S 2498-4

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days