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Iron Tissue

Alternative Names:Hepatic Iron Index
Liver Iron
Tissue Iron
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:TIIRO
Specimen Types:Tissue
Container Types:
Fresh Tissue Pot/Pail (no Formalin)
Plain 70mL pot
Adults Volume or Mass:2 mg
Collection & Request Instructions:

Liver samples are collected either as a core or wedge biopsy. The sample may be stored dry in a suitable polystyrene container at freezer temps(-20)

or may be fixed with formalin and stored at room temp.

Samples may also be delivered embedded in paraffin.

10 mm core biopsy minimum required

Method: ICP-MS

 

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Fortnightly
External Laboratory:NSW Health Pathology, Royal North Shore Hospital
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack