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Iron Tissue (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Hepatic Iron Index
Liver Iron
Tissue Iron

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

IRO

Specimen Types:

Tissue

Container Types:

Fresh Tissue Pot
Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mg

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collection Monday to Thursday only. Liver biopsy specimen to be foil wrapped and placed directly into a small, clean, dry container and delivered to the laboratory as soon as possible. No saline or RPMI or formaldehyde to be added. To be collected by Specialist ONLY. Min 1-2mg of tissue required.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Monthly

External Laboratory:

Sydney South West Path (SSWPS) - RPA

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack