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Test Code TIBC Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC), Serum

Important Note

This test includes "Iron, Plasma or Serum" test.

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Green cap-yellow ring Top (Lithium Heparin Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL 
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top or Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube

Reference Values

IRON
Males:  45-182 µg/dL
Females:  28-170 µg/dL


TOTAL BINDING CAPACITY
261-478 µg/dL


PERCENT SATURATION
Males:  20-50%
Females:  15-50%

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Ferric Chloride Saturation
Includes serum iron and transferrin saturation.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83540 - Iron
83550 - Total binding capacity

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