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No.35, Shanthi Nagar, Opp. To CSI Church, Kauvery Hospital Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, 635109
Iron Information
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Test Name: Iron
Sample Type:
Patient: Male,Female,Child
Test Methodology:
- Utilizes a blood sample, typically drawn from a vein in the arm
- Measures the concentration of iron in the serum or plasma
Specimen Collection:
- Requires a venous blood sample collected in a specialized tube to prevent clotting
- Serum or plasma is separated from blood cells through centrifugation
Sample Processing:
- The separated serum or plasma is treated with reagents that form colour complexes with iron, allowing for quantification
Purpose:
- Evaluate the body's iron status, essential for various physiological functions, including oxygen transport and metabolism