TIBC

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
TIBC


Alias/See Also
TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY, TIBC


Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Minimum Volume
3mLs


Other Acceptable Specimens
SST GOLD TOP TUBE


Instructions
DRAW 1 LI HEP TUBE(LIGHT GREEN), AND SPIN DOWN.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 3 weeks
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 year


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
Test Reference range Units
Iron 40 - 160 ug/dL
TIBC 204 - 475 ug/dL
Transferrin saturation 20 - 50 %
Transferrin 200 - 360 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Serum measurements are useful in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and hemochromatosis.


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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