Test ID BLOD0562 IRON TOTAL
AKA
FE
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lithium heparinized plasma – preferred
Serum
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Ferene
CPT
83540
Container Type
Lithium heparin – preferred
Serum w/ gel
Serum w/o gel
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Stability
Room Temp: 7 days
Refrigerated: 3 weeks
Frozen: 1 year
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated