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Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Test Includes
Iron
Total Iron Binding Capacity
Percent Saturation, Iron (calculation)
Useful For
The iron profile is used to evaluate iron deficiency.
The percent saturation is one screening tool to determine iron overload; i.e. hereditary hemochromatosis.
Specimen Required
| Container/Tube | |
| Acceptable | PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top |
| Acceptable | SST |
| Specimen Volume | 3.0 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
| Specimen | Temperature | Time Frame |
| Plasma | Refrigerated 2-8°C | 7 days |
| Serum-gel tube | Refrigerated 2-8°C | 7 days |
Updated June 2020
Reject Specimen Due To
Hemolysis
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
See individual test listings:
TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)
SAT (Iron, Percent Saturation)
CPT Code
Iron - 83540
Iron Binding Capacity - 83550
Loinc Code
50190-8