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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

FER

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66593

Billing Information:

Iron studies MBS Item No. 66596

Additional Notes:

Test is performed on Abbott Alinity

Reference Intervals:
Male: 30—600 ug/L
Female Premenopausal (<50yrs): 20—300 ug/L Postmenopausal (>50yrs): 30— 300 ug/L)