Iron (blood)
| Category | Biochemistry | ||||||||
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| Test background |
Iron is a component of haemoglobin. Low iron levels reflect states of anaemia whereas iron overload may be seen in those undergoing repeated blood transfusions, iron supplementation overdose or as a result of hereditary haemochromatosis. |
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| Clinical Indications |
Suspected hereditary haemochromatosis (TRF saturation) Suspected iron-deficient anaemia (ferritin is preferred) Suspected poisoning with iron-containing compounds |
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| Reference range |
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| Sample & container required | SST (gold top) | ||||||||
| Sample volume | 0.5 mL | ||||||||
| Turnaround time | 1 day |