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HelpTest Code 4015934 TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum (plasma is NOT acceptable)
NOTE: Serum should be separated from cells with in 2 hours of collection.
Container
SST (tiger, gold) tube, or red top tube
Minimum Volume
50µL
Stability
4 days at room temperature, 7 days at 2-8°C
May be frozen at -20° for up to 2 months
Reject Due To
Tubes other than SST or red top
Incorrectly labeled sample
Analytical Time
Same day
Sample Retention Time
7 days
CPT Code
83550
Method
Photometry
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory