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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 10 hours |
| Refrigerate | 7 days |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | Alert/Reject |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Colorimetry
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
| Age | Male (µmol /L) | Female (µmol /L) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – < 14 yrs | 2.9 – 22.9 | |
| 14 – < 19 yrs | 5.5 – 30.1 | 3.6 – 29.0 |
| ≥ 19 yrs | 11.6 – 31.3 | 9.0 – 30.4 |
Note:
Iron may be falsely increased in haemolysed samples.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Evaluation of red cell production and destruction, iron metabolism or iron transport.
Service Code
31271
Update
Last updated 11/03/2025
Laboratory Code
LAB94
LOINC Code Information
14798-3