| EX1359 IRON STUDIES |
| Specimen: |
3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Avoid hemolysis. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 8 hrs |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
|
| Method: |
Spectrophotometry |
| Comment: |
Also, see FERRITIN. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Serum iron, TIBC & Percent saturation are widely used for the diagnosis of iron deficiency. This assay is useful for screening Chronic iron overload diseases, particularly Hemochromatosis. Percent saturation is usually normal or increased in Iron deficiency, Pregnancy & intake of oral contraceptives. Low TIBC is seen in Chronic inflammatory conditions, Hemochromatosis & Malignancies. Serum ferritin is a more sensitive & reliable indicator of Iron deficiency. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician |
| Disease: |
Anemia, Nutritional disorders |
| Components: |
*Serum Iron *Total Iron Binding Capacity *Transferrin Saturation |
| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
Overnight fasting & sampling before 12 noon is preferred. Avoid iron supplements for a minimum of 24 hours prior to specimen collection. |
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