Laboratory Services
Total Iron Binding Capacity w/Iron
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| Test Description |
Total Iron Binding Capacity w/Iron
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| Synonym(s) |
Fe and TIBC, Iron Binding Capacity, Transferrin Saturation, Unsaturated Iron-binding Capacity
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| Test ID |
TIBC
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| General Information |
Aids in the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia and iron overload.
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Separate serum or plasma from the clot or cells within 1 hour
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5
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| Stability |
4 days at 20‑25 °C, 1 week at 4‑8 °C
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| Methodology |
Colorimetric, Photometric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
83540
83550 |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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