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Values are valid only on day of printing. |
See Hereditary Hemochromatosis Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Patient's age and sex are required.
1. Fasting (12 hours)
2. Iron-containing supplements should be avoided for 24 hours prior to draw.
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood before 12 noon (preferred).
2. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
3. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request Form (T755) with the specimen.
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 180 days |