Iron, Liver Tissue

Test ID: ZG320

CPT code: 83540
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Specimen Type: Metal free vial or polypropylene tube
Frequency: Performed on Fridays TAT 6-13 days
Instructions: At least 1 cm long Liver Tissue from Metal free vial or polypropylene tube, Refrigerated.
Text: Useful in confirming hepatic iron overload, particularly in individuals with hemochromatosis and no common HFE mutations. Initial approach to diagnosis for hemochromatosis should include Iron and Iron Binding Capacity 
Methodology: Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry

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