Iron Panel

Test Code

FEP

CPT Codes
83540, 84466

Includes

Iron, Total Iron Binding Capcity, Percent Iron Saturation, Transferrin

Preferred Specimen

GREEN Lithium Heparin Plasma

Minimum Volume

0.50 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

SST Serum Separator, Red No Gel

Instructions

Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection

Transport Container

GREEN Lithium Heparin

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 3 Days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection; Gross hemolysis

Methodology
Vitros 7600

Reference Range

Total Iron Binding Capcity (TIBC): Female: 265-497 ug/dL; Male: 261-462 ug/dL; Percent Iron Saturation: 20-50%; Iron: Female: 37-170 ug/dL; Male: 49-181 ug/dL; Transferrin: 206-381 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Useful for diagnosing iron deficiency (anemia) or iron overload (hemochromatosis, liver disease, etc.), assessing iron use, guiding treatment for anemia, and understanding organ health, as iron is vital for oxygen transport (hemoglobin), immune function, and cell growth, with low levels causing fatigue and high levels damaging organs like the heart, liver, and pancreas.

Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory

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.