| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (SENDOUTS) |
| Test Name: |
IRON - (U)
Test Code:
MISC
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| Clinical Information: |
Test Approval Requirements: F260-11-02 Biochemistry Approval for Test Referral Form
Patient preparation instructions: Avoid mineral supplements for 5 days prior to test. High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most trace element tests. If gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media have been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 48 hours. Assay measures both free and bound (chelated) Iron. |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
Urine: 10.0 mL
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days Refrigerated: 11 months Frozen: 11 months |
| Referral: |
Urine: 10.0 mL
Shipping & Storage: Collect and transfer 10 mL in a metal-free specimen vial. State ’24 h urine’, ’collection date’ and ’total volume’ or indicate ’Random’. Store and send refrigerated to In-Common Laboratories.
Referred Out Location: In-Common Laboratories |
| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: | |
| Availability: |
Within 1 Week
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