IRON BINDING CAPACITY

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PLEASE NOTE: SAMPLE TYPE CHANGE as of 10/23/2018
Gold SST or LG-RED (serum) required.
 


Test Code
IRONBIND


CPT Codes
83550

Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Transport Container
GOLD-SST


Transport Temperature
REF-7 DAYS


Setup Schedule
Set Up:
Report Available:


Reference Range
IRON BINDING CAPACITYmg/dL 0Y 00M F 250-450 0Y 00M M 250-450


Clinical Significance
This measures the amount of iron needed to bind to all of the transferrin.


Performing Laboratory
LMH -  Chemistry  x3739 or 3764



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.