Liver biopsy Iron studies
Test Information
Test Name
Liver biopsy Iron studies
Synonyms
Hepatic Iron Index; Liver tissue studies
Preferred Specimen
Needle core biopsy
Turn Around Time
2 weeks
Processing Information
Registration Code
LIFE
Notes
- 2 samples are required; 1 fresh specimen i.e. no fixative and the other immersed in 10% buffered formalin fixative
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
External Lab Website