Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Plasma or Serum
*Serum only for Cox South laboratory

Test Code

735

CPT Codes
83540-Iron; 83550-TIBC

Includes

Includes total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and percent transferrin saturation (iron saturation).

Preferred Specimen

Submit only 1 of the following specimens (serum only for Cox South laboratory):

Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 2 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in morning before patient is given therapeutic iron or blood transfusion.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 2 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in morning before patient is given therapeutic iron or blood transfusion.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Methodology
Ferene

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

IRON
Males: 65-175 µg/dL
Females: 50-170 µg/dL

TOTAL BINDING CAPACITY
250-450 µg/dL
250-425 µg/dL (South Lab Only)

PERCENT TRANSFERRIN SATURATION
20-55%

Performed By
CoxHealth

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Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Plasma or Serum *Serum only for Cox South laboratory

Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Plasma or Serum
*Serum only for Cox South laboratory