Test Code TIBC Total Binding Capacity, with Iron (TIBC)

Important Note

**This test includes TIBC and Unsaturated Binding Capacity (UIBC)."

Infectious

MEDITECH MNEMONIC:

TIBC

Preferred Specimen:

1mL Lithium Heparin Plasma

Acceptable Specimen:

1mL Serum from a gel or non-gel tube

Minimum Volume:

0.5mL plasma or serum (volume does not include repeat or reflexed testing)

Transport Container:

Transport Tube

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability (after centrifugation):

Ambient: 4 days

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: undefined

Setup Schedule:

SUN-SAT

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