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Test Code IBC Iron-Binding Capacity, Total, Plasma

Methodology

Colorimetric
Useful for calculation of unbound iron-binding capacity (UIBC) and iron.

Performing Laboratory

St. Clair Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

1 plasma gel tube (1 mL of lithium heparin plasma) from an early-morning specimen. Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.

Reference Values

Total Binding Capacity (TIBC): 240-450 µg/dL

% Iron Saturation (FESAT): 20-50%

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday, Thursday