Synonyms
FE; Iron Total
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB94
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
4 Hours
Stat TAT
2 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST) or red-top tube or is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 3 Months (avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles)
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma and deliver to Chemistry. Specimens should be free of bubbles. Remove bubbles with an applicator stick before analysis. Use a new applicator stick for each specimen to prevent cross contamination.
CPT Codes
83540
Revised
3/11/26
Initials
SA