Whole blood EDTA tube
0.5 mL
Analysis must be performed within 24 hours of specimen collection
Haemolysed or clotted samples cannot be tested.
Results from aged samples will not be reported.
28 – 36 pg
Results <28 pg may indicate iron deficiency.
1 hr – STAT samples
24 hrs – routine samples
In house
Clinical advice is available from the Haematology Medical team (contact RD&E switchboard on 01392 411611)
