Ferritin/Iron & TIBC with % saturation (TSAT)

Message

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Test Code

FEPRF

Alias/See Also

70706;
74237

CPT Codes
83540;83550;82728

Includes

Includes: Iron Binding Capacity, including iron (70120), Ferritin (457), % saturation (TSAT)

Preferred Specimen

serum

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

plasma from Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top)tube

Instructions

Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.

Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.

Transport Container

Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

See Individual Component

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

Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Methodology
see individual component

Setup Schedule

24/7
AU

Report Available

daily

Clinical Significance

See individual component

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: November 22, 2021

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