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Iron, urine
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | FEU |
| Test group | Iron |
| Performed by | Mayo |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | ICP-ES |
| Collection Instructions | Click here for detailed instructions for collecting samples for Trace Metals |
| Container type | Acid washed 24 hour urine collection container Click here for Urine Preservative Requirements |
| Amount to Collect | Entire 24 hour urine output |
| Sample type | 24 hour urine collection |
| Preferred volume | 7 mL urine |
| Processing notes | Follow the detailed processing instructions for Trace Metal Analysis. Refrigerate aliquot. Order MAYO# 8571. Call MCS for pickup. |
| Units | µg/specimen |
| Normal range | 100-300 µg/specimen |
| Turn around times | Test run Monday-Saturday. Turnaround time: 2-4 days. |
| Additional information | Output varies with diet. To convert µg/dL to µmol/L (SI units) multiply by x 0.0179. |
| CPT coding | 83540-90 |
| Medical Necessity? | Yes. Click here for more information |
| LOINC code | 30030-1 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:20:29 PM |
| Entry Number | 575 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667