Iron Bind Capacity, Tot (TIBC,Total Iron Binding Capacity)

Test Code
TIBC


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum or Plasma (sodium or lithium heparin)


Instructions
"DO NOT USE EDTA plasma. Separate serum from cells as soon as possible.
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"


Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days Refrigerated


Methodology
Ferene

Reference Range
"M Up to 90 Days 155 - 390 ug/dL
M Up to 12 Months 150 - 380 ug/dL
M Up to 3 Years 215 - 420 ug/dL
M Up to 10 Years 185 - 415 ug/dL
M Up to 14 Years 265 - 410 ug/dL
M Up to 18 Years 270 - 415 ug/dL
M Up to 199 Years 250 - 450 ug/dL
F Up to 90 Days 165 - 275 ug/dL
F Up to 12 Months 250 - 455 ug/dL
F Up to 3 Years 160 - 415 ug/dL
F Up to 10 Years 260 - 385 ug/dL
F Up to 14 Years 250 - 420 ug/dL
F Up to 18 Years 285 - 410 ug/dL
F Up to 199 Years 250 - 450 ug/dL"




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.