Iron Binding, Total

Test Code
3040002602


Alias/See Also
1231100135


CPT Codes
83550

Includes
IRON BINDING CAPACITY, TOTAL


Preferred Specimen
Green Lithium Heparin (Gel separator preferred)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL plasma


Other Acceptable Specimens
Drew County only: Collect in Gel Separator (Red/Gold) or Plain Red only


Instructions
Drew County: Collect in Gel Separator (Red/Gold) or Plain Red only.
Must be centrifuged within 2 hours after collection and pulled off cells.


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated : 3 weeks


Methodology
Abbott Alinity

Reference Range
Males:
0-31 Days: 94-236 ug/dL
31-180 Days: 89-311 ug/dL
180-365 Days: 138-365 ug/dL
1-4 Years: 184-377 ug/dL
4-7 Years: 162-352 ug/dL
7-10 Years: 162-390 ug/dL
10-13 Years: 198-383 ug/dL
13-16 Years: 169-358 ug/dL
16-18 Years: 197-372 ug/dL
Adults: 250-450 ug/dL
Females:
0-31 Days: 94-232 ug/dL
31-180 Days: 116-322 ug/dL
180-365 Days: 176-384 ug/dL
1-4 Years: 204-382 ug/dL
4-7 Years: 180-390 ug/dL
7-10 Years: 183-369 ug/dL
10-13 Years: 173-356 ug/dL
13-16 Years: 193-377 ug/dL
16-18 Years: 174-351 ug/dL
Adults: 250-450 ug/dL


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY HEBER SPRINGS LABORATORY FORT SMITH LABORATORY NORTH LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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