Test Overview
Test Methodology

Dynamic Reaction Cell-Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (DRC-ICP/MS)

Test Usage

Definitive diagnosis of hemochromatosis.

Reference Range *

IRON: Male: 200 - 2,400 mcg/g dry weight, Female: 200 - 1800 mcg/g dry weight. IRON INDEX: <1.0 mcmol/g/year. Reference values have not been established for patients less than 13 years of age.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Analytic Time

2 - 6 days

Soft Order Code
FE-T
MiChart Code
Iron, Liver Tissue (Sendout)
Synonyms
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hepatic Iron Concentration
  • Liver Tissue, Fe
  • IRON, LIVER TISSUE
  • FE INDEX
  • FE TISSUE
  • IRON INDEX
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo FET (8350)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

A minimum of 2 mg of fresh or frozen liver tissue is required for analysis. This is typically a piece of tissue from a 14-gauge needle biopsy at least 0.5 cm long. If an 18-gauge needle is used, the tissue must be at least 1 cm in length. The 18-gauge needle produces a specimen that is thin and fragile and difficult to handle. Fresh or frozen specimen is preferred. Place specimen in a metal free container and refrigerate.

Contraindications
Do not collect specimens from patients who have received gadolinium within the past 48 hours. Gadolinium, a material contained in some contrast media, is known to interfere with most metals tests.
Normal Volume
2 mg fresh or frozen liver tissue
Minimum Volume
2 mg fresh or frozen liver tissue
Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
83540
Fee Code
22011