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HelpOrder Code LAB605 Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Serum
Additional Codes
|
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
|
RV IRON SATURATION PANEL |
LAB605 |
TIBC |
Useful For
Diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency anemia and chronic inflammatory disorders
Specimen Requirements
Special Note: Serum must be removed from cells within 2 hours of collection. Moderately to grossly hemolyzed specimens will be rejected.
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Tube/Type:
Preferred: SST
Accetpable: Plain red top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Minimum (Pedatric) Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Serum | Ambient | 3 days |
| Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
- Male: 261 - 462 μg/dL
- Female: 265 - 497 μg/dL
- Unknown: 261 - 497 μg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Two-point rate
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83540 - Iron
83550 - Total iron-binding capacity