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TIBC

Important Note

Obsolete as of 1/16/24.  See IRONP.

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB2739   TIBC (TIBC)

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

Methodology

Test Includes:
Iron-Binding Capacity    

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83550-Iron-binding capacity

Additional Information #1 (Procedures)

Please see individual procedures: