Test Code RMCIBCTOT Iron Binding Capacity Total *This test is no longer orderable in CERNER. Please order Transferrin

Important Note

Note: This test includes TIBC, Iron, & % Transferrin Saturation.

It is NOT necessary to order Iron separately when ordering a TIBC

Colorimetric Absorbance

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Light Green LiHep Plasma Gel Tube

Alternative: Gold SST Serum Separator Tube

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen in original tube.

2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.

3. Stable 7 days 2-8^oC.

Refrigerated 7 days

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 day

Available STAT

CPT 84466

LOINC 3034-6

Order Code: RMC

Result Codes: RMC

Result Names: Transferrin