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HelpTest Code Iron Panel TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY (TIBC)
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Serum: Red or Gold top
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold top SST
-Red Top
Reference or Target Ranges
Adults: 250-425 ug/dL
Reportable Units
ug/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
25 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
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25 mg/dL (conjugated) |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
4 Days |
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Refrigerated |
7 Days |
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Frozen |
2 Months |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
Aliasis
Iron Saturation
CPT Codes
83550