IRON BINDING CAPACITY

Message

TIBC and UIBC are components of IBC and cannot be ordered individually.

Test Code

IBC

Alias/See Also

TIBC;UIBC;Iron binding;Total iron binding capacity;Unbound iron binding

CPT Codes
83550; 83540

Includes

Includes:

Total Iron
Total Iron Binding Capacity, (TIBC)
Unbound Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC)
% Iron Saturation

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

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

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

See individual tests

Clinical Significance

Used to diagnosis and for treatment of diseases such as iron deficiency anemia and iron overload states.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: June 9, 2023

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.