Iron, Liver Tissue

General Information

Lab Name
Iron, Liver Tissue
Lab Code
RLFEPW
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range
Units: ug/g dry wt
Female Male
AgeRange AgeRange
0-200-1800 0-200-2400

Effective date: 08/25/2020

Ref. Range Notes
A hepatic iron concentration >10,000 ug/g dry weight is diagnostic for hemochromatosis.
Hepatic iron concentrations >3,000 ug/g are seen when there is iron overload without cellular injury and cirrhosis.

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
15357-7
Interfaced Result Code
UOW3599