Biochemistry
| Full details for "Iron ". | |
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Name |
Iron |
Alternative name/Profile |
Iron Studies |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Iron overload and iron overdose/poisoning |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 mL - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
1 day |
Availability |
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Notes |
Fasting morning specimen required. Haemolysis invalidates. Avoid venous stasis. This test is used in the investigation of (i) possible acute iron poisoning, and (ii) possible iron overload. For patients with suspected iron poisoning/overdoes please take sample for iron prior to commencement of desferrioxamine treatment. It is not recommended for investigation of possible iron deficiency – serum ferritin concentration is a more sensitive and specific test for this condition. The iron studies profile also includes determination of unsaturated iron-binding capacity (UIBC), and calculation of the total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) and transferrin saturation. Raised transferrin saturation (> 45%) on a fasting sample could be consistent with possible iron accumulation, and complements serum ferritin in the investigation of iron overload.
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Reference range |
Male 14 - 31 µmol/L Female 10 - 30 µmol/L |
SJH Patients Only |
No |
Last updated |
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:18:19 BST |