Synonyms
FE; TIBC; Iron Panel
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB000829
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
4 Hours
Stat TAT
2 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL Blood
Container Type
Lithium Heparin (Light Green-Top) Tube (PST)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST) or red-top tube or Plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 3 Weeks; Frozen: 1 Year (avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles)
Rejection Criteria
EDTA (lavender-top) tube; Sodium fluoride/oxalate (gray-top) tube
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma and deliver to Chemistry. Specimens should be free of bubbles. Remove bubbles with an applicator stick before analysis. Use a new applicator stick for each specimen to prevent cross contamination.
Comments
TIBC=UIBC + Iron
CPT Codes
83540 (Iron), 83550 (TIBC)
Revised
3/11/26
Initials
SA