83540 Assay of iron
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: serum iron, iron assay
Quantitative measurement of iron concentration in serum or plasma using colorimetric or atomic absorption spectrophotometry.
Clinical Context
Assessment of iron status in evaluation of anemia and iron overload. Must be interpreted with transferrin saturation and ferritin for accurate iron metabolism assessment.
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