IRON TESTING
| No. | Test Name & Description | Sample Requirements* | No. | Test Name & Description | Sample Requirements* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345 |
TOTAL IRON ASSAY Includes serum iron, UIBC, and TIBC. |
150ulof serum only. Plasma samples are not suitable. | 031 |
IRON PROFILE Complete chem(avian) profile with iron analysis. |
Please submit 150ul of serum only. Plasma samples are not suitable for iron testing. 75ul of serum or plasma is also needed for the chemistry profile. |
| 030 |
ADDED TOTAL IRON UIBC/TIBC |
Same as above, to add to any chemistry panel. |
LEAD / ZINC / COPPER TESTING
| No. | Test Name & Description | Sample Requirements* | No. | Test Name & Description | Sample Requirements* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 028 | BLOOD LEAD LEVEL | Submit 3-5 hematocrit tubes of heparinized whole blood or 1 LTT (EDTA), mixed well. | 027 |
ADDED BLOOD LEAD LEVEL Requested when adding to otherr blood analysis tests. |
Submit 3-5 hematocrit tubes of heparinized whole blood or 1 LTT (EDTA), mixed well. |
| 029 | BLOOD ZINC LEVEL |
150ul of serum/plasma IMPORTANT: For Zinc, serum is recommended. Heparinized plasma is permitted. No EDTA. Avoid 'vacutainer' type tubes with rubber stoppers. If submitted in capillary tubes, the sample must not touch the clay (contains zinc components). The capillary tubes need only be clayed on one end. |
039 | BLOOD LEAD & ZINC COMBO | Please refer to indivdual listings for sample requirements and recommendations. |
| 026 | COPPER LEVEL | Please submit at least 150ul of serum/plasma, or at least 300ul of EDTA or heparinized whole blood. |
| *For profiles and screens that include chemistry panels, please refer to the individual listings for sample requirements in addition to what is above. |
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