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Iron, 24 hour urine

Order Code
087238
CPT
83540
Test Details
TAT

17 days

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission (ICP/OES)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures urinary iron loss. Used in monitoring metal exposure or iron therapy.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

6 mL

Specimen Container

Acid washed or trace metal free plastic tube. Contact Technical Support for the container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 30 days
Refrigerated 30 days
Frozen 30 days
Order Code
087238
CPT
83540
Test Details
TAT

17 days

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission (ICP/OES)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures urinary iron loss. Used in monitoring metal exposure or iron therapy.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

6 mL

Specimen Container

Acid washed or trace metal free plastic tube. Contact Technical Support for the container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 30 days
Refrigerated 30 days
Frozen 30 days