Iron
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top) Lithium Heparin/ Sodium Heparin
(Transport Temperature)
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 3 weeks |
| Frozen | > 1 year |
Iron exists in biological fluids as a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin and is bound in serum and plasma to transferrin, which acts as a carrier protein. Increased iron concentrations are seen in hemolytic anemias, hemochromatosis, and acute liver disease. Decreased iron concentrations are seen in iron deficiency and anemia of chronic disease. Major causes of iron deficiency include gastrointestinal and menstrual bleeding. For the assessment of the body’s iron status, the measurement of transferrin and ferritin can provide more accurate information.
16 – 128 ug/dL (0 Years – 14 Years)
Male:
45 – 175 ug/dL (14 Years – No Max Age Limit)
Female:
30 – 170 ug/dL (14 Years – No Max Age Limit)
