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Iron and Total Iron-binding Capacity, Serum

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Friday


Test Code
IIBC


CPT Codes
83540, 83550

Includes
Includes: Iron; Total Iron-binding Capacity


Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum


Instructions
Spin down


Transport Container
Gold Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


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


Methodology
Two-Point Rate

Reference Range
Iron
Males: 49-181 µg/dL
Females: 37-170 µg/dL

Total Iron-binding Capacity
Males: 261-462 µg/dL
Females: 265-497 µg/dL


Clinical Significance
Iron is the most important of the trace metals. An appreciable number of human diseases are related to iron deficiency or disorders of iron metabolism.



Last Updated: July 13, 2018


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.