Synonyms
FE; TIBC; Iron Panel
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB000829
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. Serum collected in a (red-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
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum and deliver to Chemistry. Specimens should be free of bubbles. Remove bubbles with an applicator stick before analysis.
Comments
TIBC=UIBC + Iron
CPT Codes
83540 (Iron), 83550 (TIBC)
Revised
8/17/23
Initials
SA