Total Iron Binding Capacity

Test Code
LAB2340


CPT Codes
Iron: 83540, Transferrin: 84466

Includes
Iron; Transferrin, Iron Bining Capacity (direct measurement), Iron Saturation


Instructions
Collect in SST. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Refrigerate within 8 hours.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature, stable <4 hours; stable 48 hours refrigerated


Methodology
See individual tests for Methodology.

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Daily


Reference Range
Iron- Female: 37-170 ug/dL, Male: 49-181 ug/dL Transferrin: 206-381 mg/dL Iron Binding Capacity (direct) - Female: 265-497 ug/dL, Male: 261-462 ug/dL Iron Saturation: 20-50 %


Additional Information
NCD-ABN Serum Iron Studies TIBC


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.