Total Iron Binding Capacity
Test Code
TIBC
Description
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.1 mL serum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
4 days at RT at (15-25°C)
7 days refrigerated at 2-8°C
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Indirect Measurement
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
IRON
Related Tests
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Aspergillus fumagatus #1 (ASPF1), Aspergillus niger (ASPNG), Aspergillus flavus (ASPFL), Aspergillus polyvalent mix (M1), Aspergilllus fumagatus #6 (ASPF6), Aspergillus fumagatus specific IgE (RM3), Aspergillus fumagatus specific IgG (TGMIS)
Reference Interval
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Iron, Serum |
Human |
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Male |
Female |
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ug/dL |
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All Ages |
261 - 478 |
261 - 478 |
CPT Code
83540