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Test Code IRON Iron, Serum

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Dye Binding

Reference Values

Age 

Range (µg/dL) 

Pediatric

0 - 13 days 

16 – 128 

14 days to 17 years, Female 

20 – 162 

14 days to 17 years, Male 

31 – 168 

Adult

≥ 18 years, Female 

50 – 170 

≥ 18 years, Male 

65 – 175 

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.5-mL gel separator tube
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available