Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Iron Overdose (Synonym:)

Ordering Alert:

This is a stat test.
Only order for suspected or confirmed cases of Iron Overdose.
Otherwise, order routine Iron and TIBC .

Collection Alert:

Iron levels may be inaccurate or not reflect homeostasis during therapy with iron chelating agents (e.g. deferoxamine, deferasirox, deferiprone). After cessation of treatment (Greater than 24 hours for deferoxamine; Greater than 3 days for deferasirox; Greater than 10 hours for deferiprone) iron levels will be accurate and reflect iron homeostasis.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB5117

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

MINT LIHEP PST

Alternate Containers:

GOLD SST

Minimum Collection Volume:

0.5 mL plasma or serum

Transportation:

Transport directly from collection site to nearest performing site as per site-specific stat process.

Testing Schedule:

Daily

Reference Interval:

8 – 35 umol/L

Critical Value:

Less than 12 years: Greater than 54 umol/L

Appended to high or critical results:
If needed, consult Poison and Drug Information Service (PADIS) at 1-800-332-1414 for the clinical management of possible drug toxicity.

Testing Area:

Biochemistry

Performing Site:

Calgary Zone	Alberta Children’s Hospital
Central Zone	Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
Edmonton Zone	University of Alberta Hospital
North Zone	Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Northern Lights Regional Health Centre
South Zone	Chinook Regional Hospital Medicine Hat Regional Hospital

Last Updated On:

Thursday, February 1, 2024