Pathology Handbook

Alternative Names:

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

Registration Instructions:

Part of Iron Studies (IS)

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