Hepatic Iron Index

Interpretation

Reference Range

Units: umol/g/yr

Female		Male
Age	Range	Age	Range
0-	0.0-0.9	0-	0.0-0.9

Effective date: 05/01/2006

Ref. Range Notes

Results of Hepatic Iron Index <1.0 are normal, indicating no iron accumulation. Results between 1.0-1.0 suggest mild, nonspecific iron accumulation as may be seen in alcoholic liver disease or heterozygous hemochromatosis. Results >1.9 indicate homozygous hemochromatosis. Or transfusion-related iron overload. Chronic blood loss or frequent phlebotomy will decrease the hepatic iron index.

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department

Sendouts Mayo Lab (RF)(MARF)

Frequency

Available STAT?

Performing Location(s)

Billing & Coding

LOINC

49061-5

Interfaced Result Code

UOW3600