Iron Saturation

Test information: Iron is present in all cells in the human body, and has several vital functions. Examples include as a carrier of oxygen to the tissues from the lungs in the form of hemoglobin, as a transport medium for electrons within the cells in the form of cytochromes, and as an integral part of enzyme reactions in various tissues.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Light Green Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

Iron saturation

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Fasting may be required

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Male and Female - less than 14yrs - 2.8 - 22.9 umol/L RR for Female - 14yrs to less than 19yrs - 3.5 - 29.0 umol/L RR for Male - 14yrs to less than 19yrs - 5.5 - 30.0 umol/L RR for Male and Female -0 to < 14yrs - 2.9 - 22.9 umol/L RR for Female - 14 to <19yrs - 3.6 - 29.0 umol/L RR for Female - > 19yrs - 9.0 - 30.4 umol/L RR for Male - 14 to <19yrs - 5.5 - 30.1 umol/L RR for Male - >19yrs - 11.6 - 31.3 umol/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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