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Test Code TIBC Total Iron Binding Capacity w/Iron (TIBC)

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: RED/SST
Preferred: Serum
Acceptable: Serum Only
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL

SPECIMEN PROCESSING and HANDLING

Complete clot formation should take place before centrifugation. Serum or plasma should be physically separated from cells as soon as possible. A maximum limit of two hours from the time of collection is recommended.

TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE

Samples should be stored at 4 °C for up to 7 days and may be frozen at -20 °C for up to 6 months.

PERFORMING LAB

WKMC