Test Name
IRON STUDIES, SERUM
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
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Test Classification
GROUPED TEST
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
96
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour.
Clinical Utility
Assessment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA), anemia of chronic disease (ACD) and iron overload states.
Components: Iron, TIBC, Transferrin & Ferritin
Last Review
26th Feb 2026