Iron

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Fe
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	FES, FEP

Clinical Significance

Assisting in the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases such as iron deficiency anemia and hemochromatosis. Typically ordered as part of the Iron Panel.

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Serum, Plasma

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

0.5 mL

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

Serum (Gold SST)
Plasma (Light Green PST)
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Collection Requirements

Blood Collection Instructions

Sample Stability

Room Temperature: 7 days

Fridge: 3 weeks @ 2-8°C

Freezer: 3 months @ -20°C

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Roche cobas c 502, colourimetric

Test Availability

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

STAT Turnaround Time

1 hour

Routine Turnaround Time

3 hours

Reference Ranges

Females: 12 -26 µmol/L
Males: 13 -30 µmol/L

In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4688