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HelpTest Code LAB1775 Iron and Iron Binding Capacity Panel
Aliases
IRBC
Specimen Type
Serum/Plasma:
Gold Top Tube-SST (Preferred)
Red Top Tube-Plain
Processing Instructions
CENTRIFUGE sample per procedure.
Store and send sample refrigerated via courier.
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 6.0 mL
Minimum: 1.5 mL
Temperature
Refrigerated
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 14 days
TAT
Routine: 90 minutes
STAT: 60 minutes
Test Components
Iron, Total
Iron Binding Capacity
Iron, % Saturation
Reference Range
Contact lab for reference range.
CPT
83540
83550
Performing Section
Chemistry