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Iron profile
Test CodeIRON PROFILE (FE/TIBC)
Alias/See Also
FE/TIBC
Chemistry
Chemistry
Includes
Iron
Total iron binding capacity
Percent transferrin saturation
Transferrin
Total iron binding capacity
Percent transferrin saturation
Transferrin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top Tube -Plasma
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold Top Tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temperature (20 to 25°C): 10 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 year
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 year
Setup Schedule
Daily at West Roxbury
M - F at JP and Brockton
M - F at JP and Brockton
Report Available
TAT 1 - 3 days
Reference Range
| Test | Reference range | Units |
| Iron | 40 - 160 | ug/dL |
| TIBC | 204 - 475 | ug/dL |
| Transferrin saturation | 20 - 50 | % |
| Transferrin | 200 - 360 | mg/dL |
Clinical Significance
Serum measurements are useful in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and hemochromatosis.
Performing Laboratory
Test performed in these BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate contact: Joseph A. Manzone JP 857-364-5092
Alternate contact Diane Robert BR 774-826-2294
Last Updated: November 21, 2025
