| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST | 7 days 2-8°C | 155-355 ug/dL |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum. Alternative: Heparinized specimen.
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Method
Colorimetric
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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Clinical Utility
To evaluate the body's current store of iron.
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CPT Codes
83550
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