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Methodology
Two-point Rate
Includes iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and percent saturation
Useful to screen for chronic iron overload diseases, particularly hereditary hemochromatosis. Serum iron, TIBC, and percent saturation are widely used for the diagnosis of iron deficiency. However, serum ferritin is a much more sensitive and reliable test for demonstration of iron deficiency.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Serum Gel Tube
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL (minimum volume: 1
mL) of serum-Hemolyzed specimen is not
acceptable.
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
Alternate:
Plain, Red-Top Tube
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL (minimum volume: 1
mL) of serum-Hemolyzed specimen is not
acceptable.
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Reference Values
IRON
Males: 49-181 mcg/dL
Females: 37-170 mcg/dL
TIBC
Males: 261-462 mcg/dL
Females: 265-497 mcg/dL
PERCENT SATURATION
14%-50%
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83540-Iron
83550-TIBC
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate