Eurofins Biomnis code

FE

Synonyms

• Iron concentration

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

An element which plays a key role in hemoglobin, myoglobin and various respiratory enzyme systems. Very high levels are found in hemochromatosis, both primary (due to excess intestinal absorption) and secondary to over-consumption (alcoholism, repeated blood transfusions, etc.). Low iron levels are due to insufficient intake, poor absorption, increased requirement (e.g. during pregnancy) or heavy losses (bleeding).

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Serum not hemolysed
Serum taken during fasting

Methodology

Chemistry - Spectrophotometry

Turnaround time

2 days