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HelpTEST ID IRNTIBC IRON and TOTAL IRON-BINDING CAPACITY (includes % saturation)
Additional Codes
IRONPROFIL
IRONTIBC
TIBC
TRANSFERRIN SATURATION
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Core Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium Heparin (Mint)
Acceptable: Serum gel, Tiger top, Red top
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
Fasting specimens collected in the morning recommended but not required.
Plasma gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. 4 hours is acceptable.
Serum gel tubes should be fully clotted and centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. 4 hours is acceptable.
Red-top tubes should be fully clotted, centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection. 4 hours is acceptable.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma/Serum | Refrigerated(preferred) | 7 days |
| Ambient | 4 days | |
| Frozen | Do NOT Freeze |
Profile Information
|
Test |
Always Performed |
|---|---|
| Iron | Yes |
| Total Iron Binding Capacity | Yes |
| Percent Iron Saturation (Transferrin Saturation) | Yes |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided