Test Code TIBC Iron-Binding Capacity Plasma

Additional Codes

LAB9885

Useful for evaluation of iron metabolism.

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

CPT: 83550

Container/Tube: light green lithium heparin tube -Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Specimen: 1 mL of plasma

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Fasting (8 hour) recommended but not required.

IRON BINDING CAPACITY, TOTAL

250-450 mcg/dL

PERCENT SATURATION

Males: 20-50%

Females: 15-50%

Monday through Sunday