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<< Back to searchTest Name: Iron Level
Test Code: FE
Male Reference Interval
Age Category | Reference Interval | units |
0 y - <7 m | 4 - 13 | umol/L |
7 m - <12 m | 4 - 18 | umol/L |
12 m - <6 y | 4 - 25 | umol/L |
6 y - <10 y | 7 - 25 | umol/L |
10 y - <14 y | 5-24 | umol/L |
14 y - <20 y | 6-29 | umol/L |
≥ 20 y | 7-32 | umol/L |
Female Reference Interval
Age Category | Reference Interval | units |
0 y - <7 m | 4 - 13 | umol/L |
7 m - <12 m | 4 - 18 | umol/L |
12 m - <6 y | 4 - 25 | umol/L |
6 y - <10 y | 7 - 25 | umol/L |
10 y - <14 y | 8 - 26 | umol/L |
14 y - <20 y | 5-33 | umol/L |
≥ 20 y | 7-32 | umol/L |
Turn around time: Analyzed within 1 day of receipt.
Collection Container: Light Green
Alternate Collection Container(s): Gold, Red
Sample Type: Lithium Heparin Plasma
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection and Shipping Requirements: Refrigerate. Send on ice pack.
Method: Ferrozine, colorimetric, Siemens Advia 1800
Add on stability: Three days