Synonyms
FE; TIBC & SAT; Iron Panel
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB829
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
4 Hours
Stat TAT
2 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
For "INGESTION", order STAT.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 3 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 14 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum within 2 days of collection and deliver to Chemistry.
Comments
% Saturation = Transferrin Saturation %
CPT Codes
83540 (Iron), 83550 (TIBC)
Revised
01-31-19
Initials
SL
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