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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