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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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Specialties

PathologyHematologyInternal Medicine

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