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Test Code UIBC Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC)

Important Note

Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC) is included in the Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) with Iron test panel, or it can be ordered as a single test.

Infectious

Additional Codes

MEDITECH MNEMONIC:

UIBC

Specimen Requirements

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 Temperature/Stability

Transport Container:

Transport Tube

 

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Ambient

 

Specimen Stability (after centrifugation):

Ambient:  <4 days

Refrigerated:  <7 days

Frozen:  undefined

 

Setup Schedule:

SUN-SAT

Performing Laboratory

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Willis Knighton Bossier

Willis Knighton Pierremont

Willis Knighton South

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