Iron, serum

BC0039

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement
Plain blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatic: 1.3 mL

Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Average 3 hrs ( 2 - 4 hrs)
Reference Value(s)

 

Age

Reference Range (µmol/L)

Female

Male

0 - <14 years

2.8 - 22.9

14 years - <19 years

3.5 - 29.0

5.5 - 30.0

≥19 years

9.0 - 30.4

11.6 - 31.3


Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 12 Jul 2024 12:00 PM

    Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 27 May 2024 08:00 AM

    Update of Specimen Requirement.

  • 11 Oct 2021 03:15 PM

    Updated specimen requirement, Reference Value(s), Laboratory and Additional information.

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Last Updated - 19 Jun 2025