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Iron, Serum/Plasma

Test ID: FE

Test

Method

Spectrophotometry, endpoint

Report Includes

Iron - Total; TIBC; TIBC Saturation

Specimens

Serum or Plasma (Heparin)

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Serum or Plasma (Heparin)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Separate within 2 hours of collection.

Stability

Ambient 8 hours
Refrigerated 1 week
Frozen 1 month

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Spectrophotometry, endpoint

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Iron - Total µmol/L
  • Female:
  • 0 to < 14 yrs 3.1 - 23.1
  • 14 to < 19 yrs 3.8 - 29.2
  • 19+ 9 - 38
  • Male:
  • 0 to < 14 yrs 3.1 - 23.1
  • 14 to < 19 yrs 5.8 - 30.2
  • 19+ 9 - 38
TIBC µmol/L
  • 42 - 72
Saturation
  • 0.20 - 0.50

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Interface / Setup

Test Version

3-Sep-2024