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Iron and iron binding capacity-100

Test info

Test name:

Iron and iron binding capacity

Test number:

100

Excellian order number:

LAB100

Abbreviation:

IBC

Alternate names:

Fe
IBC

Tests included:

Serum iron
Total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
Transferrin saturation
Unsaturated iron binding capacity (UIBC)

Specimen

Specimen type:

Serum or Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma

Collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Volume:

2.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediatley following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Processing instructions:

Serum:

1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Plasma:

Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Alternate collection container:

Red serum vial/tube, 5 mL

Alternate processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot
Spin
Transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum, within two (2) hours of sample collection

Alternate transport container:

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Ambient - 4 days

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Direct determination with FerroZine.

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

UIBC 112 - 347 ug/dL

Iron

Females: 37 - 145 µg/dL

Males: 61 - 157 µg/dL

Billing

CPT codes:

83540
83550

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Tracking

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

05/02/2024

Review date:

01/04/2024