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IRON W/IRON BINDING CAPACITY

Test Code
LAB1228


Alias/See Also
  • TIBC
  • UIBC
  • iron binding


CPT Codes
83550, 83540

Includes
  • Total Iron
  • Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
  • Unbound Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC)
  • % Iron Saturation 
Note: TIBC and UIBC are components of IBC and cannot be ordered individually. 


Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)


OR


 


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells. Refrigerate until tested. 


Transport Container
Transfer/aliquot tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
  • 2-8°C up to 7 days
  • 15-30°C up to 4 days


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


Methodology
Nitroso-PSAP

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

As received; STAT testing is available


Report Available
Same day received


Clinical Significance
Used in diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as iron deficiency anemia and iron overload states. 


Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital



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.