% SATURATION OF TIBC

Message
Tests Included: Iron, Iron Binding Capacity, and % SAT


Test Code
LAB4024


Preferred Specimen
Serum separator tube (SST), or Green Top (Lithium Heparin)


Instructions
Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection. Transport2 ml serum or plasma (min1 mL).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient 8 hours; Refrigerated 1 week; Frozen 3 weeks.


Methodology
DxC 700 AU



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