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Epic EAP: LAB94
Epic Description: IRON
Synonym
Fe
Collection Limitations
Dialysis patients to be drawn pre-dialysis.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel, plastic tubes only |
4.5 mL | 2.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel, plastic tubes only | 4.5 mL | 2.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 2 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 2 X 0.6 mL |
OALH Lab:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, no anticoagulant, no gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Peripheral draw preferred over in-line draw in order to avoid possible heparin contamination. Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial within 1 hour after collection. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Home Health Agencies: Transport to Laboratory within 1 hour after collection.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.35 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
OALH: 240 min
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial within 1 hour after collection. Transport to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot serum into plastic vial.
CPT Code Information
83540