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Haematinics

Alias: (B12, Ferritin, Folate)

Discipline: Clinical Chemistry

Test information: To help assess the levels of iron stored in your body.

Specimen Type(s)
  • Blood;
Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
N/A
Specimen Container - Adult
  • Gold Top SST BD;
Specimen Container - Paediatric
  • Clear - Plain;
Analytes
  • N/A;
Part of a test profile?
No
Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory
4ml
Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport
N/A
Maximum add on time
5days (B12 and Folate less than 32 hours)
Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation
See individual tests for ranges
UKAS number
8869
UKAS accredited test?
Yes
Comments
N/A

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Last updated: 28-06-2023