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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Iron

Recent changes for Iron
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
20th August 2024
Preferred Container Type

SST

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Optional Container Type

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

SST

Iron

Alternative Names:FE
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:FE
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST
Collection & Request Instructions:

Specimens should be drawn no later than 09:00. Serum iron shows marked diurnal variation.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily
Additional Notes:

Reference Interval:  7—32 umol/L

Serum iron shows marked diurnal variation.

Test performed on Abbott Alinity