Test Name
Iron Profile
Panel includes
Iron & TIBC
Specimen Type & Acceptability
Serum
7 days refrigerated.
General Use
Profile is used to measure iron levels and aid in the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia and iron overload.
CPT Code(s)
80051
Special Instructions
Let clot for 10-20 minutes. After the sample is fully clotted, centrifuge the sample. Verify complete separation between cells and serum. DO NOT OPEN TUBE and refrigerate.
Container/Tube Type
Volume
2 mL Min. vol. = 500 ul
Suggested Tube Types
Description
Typical Volume
Gold Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
⋜ 5 mL
Tiger Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
^For larger volume tests
> 5 mL
Red Top Tube (No additive)
⋜ 5 mL
EDTA Whole Blood
3 mL
3.2 % Sodium Citrate Whole Blood
2.7 mL
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube
⋜ 5 mL