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Iron/TIBC Panel

Test Code
FETIBC


CPT Codes
83540, 83550

Preferred Specimen
3 mL SST


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
FE


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


Methodology
Spectrophotometric Bichromatic Endpoint

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day




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.