Iron Level and TIBC

Test Code
144


Alias/See Also
FET


CPT Codes
83540 83550

Includes
Iron, TIBC, % Sat


Preferred Specimen
1 ml serum


Transport Container
SST (gel barrier)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


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


Methodology
Two-point rate

Setup Schedule
26 hours/day


Report Available
2 hours


Clinical Significance
0




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.