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Test Code 4015932 Transferrin Saturation

Includes

Iron, TIBC, Calculation of Transferrin Saturation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL serum only
NOTE:  Serum should be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Container

SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube

Minimum Volume

175 µL serum

Stability

4 days at room temperature, 7 days at 2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for 1 month

Analytical Time

Same day

Sample Retention Time

7 days

Method

Photometry

Performing Laboratory

Springfield Hospital Laboratory

Reject Due To

Improperly labeled sample