Iron, Total and Total Iron Binding Capacity/UIBC
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Information
Iron, Total and Total Iron Binding Capacity – Serum iron quantification is useful in confirming the diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia or hemochromatosis.
Synonyms: Fe and TIBC; TIBC and Iron; Total Iron-binding Capacity (TIBC);Transferrin Saturation; Unsaturated Iron-binding Capacity (UIBC)
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Specimen Required
SST, Serum. Volume 1 (0.5) mL. Stability: Ambient – 7 Day, Refrigerated – 7 Days, Frozen – 2 Months
Performing Site: TOPLAB
CPT Code(s)
83540; 83550