ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0020420: Iron & Iron Binding Capacity |
| Test Mnemonic: FEIBC | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Spectrophotometry/Calculation
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL serum at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Avoid hemolysis. Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed specimens. EDTA plasma. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months *ExistStability> |
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83540 Iron, total; 83550 Iron, binding capacity |