TEST DESCRIPTION
TEST CODE
FETIBC
CPT CODE
83540 ; 83550
EXPECTED TURNAROUND TIME
2-5 days
(TAT is the interval starting when a specimen and order are received in the laboratory and ends with release of the test result.) In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary. In the event that reflex testing is performed TAT turnaround times can be extended.
TEST INCLUDES
Iron, TIBC (FETIBC)
SYNONYMS
Fe and TIBC, FESAT, Iron and Total Iron-binding Capacity, Iron Indices, Iron Profile, TIBC and Iron, Transferrin Saturation
COLLECTION
SPECIMEN
Whole Blood
COLLECTION CONTAINERS
Gold top tube (SST)
COLLECTION AMOUNTS
Preferred: 2.0mL
Minimum: 1.0mL
REJECTION CRITERIA
Hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable.
PROCESSING
SPECIMEN PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS
Allow gold or red top to clot for 20-30 minutes prior to centrifugation. Centrifuge. If using non-gel barrier tubes, aliquot 1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) serum into a transport tube and refrigerate.
PROCESSING SPECIMENS
Serum
PROCESSED AMOUNTS
Preferred: 1.0mL
Minimum: 0.3mL
SHIPPING/TRANSPORT & STORAGE
STABILITIES/STORAGE
AMBIENT
REFRIGERATED
FROZEN
4 hour(s)
7 day(s)
2 month(s)
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Ship refrigerated