Test Code Irn/TIBC Iron Level and TIBC
Aliases
Fe and TIBC, Total Iron Binding Capacity, Iron saturation, TIBC
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
- Adults: 0.8 ml
- Pediatric: 0.5 ml
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Serum Tube
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Reference or Target Ranges
Iron | Female | 50 – 170 ug/dL |
Male | 65 – 175 ug/dL | |
TIBC | 250 – 425 mcg/dL | |
Iron Saturation | 20 – 55% |
Reportable Units
Varies
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold | 10 mg/dL |
Lipemia Threshold | 250 mg/dL |
Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient | 7 days |
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 3 weeks |
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 2 years |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
Stat Availability | Yes |
Performing Bench | UH Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description | Siemens Atellica - colorimetric assay |
CPT Codes
83540; 83550
Panel Components
- Iron Level
- Total Iron Binding Capacity
- Iron Saturation