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