Test Directory
3219 Iron Binding Capacity, Unsaturated
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
7 days 2-8°C
155-355 ug/dL
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum. Alternative: Heparinized specimen.
Method
Colorimetric
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
To evaluate the body's current store of iron.
CPT Codes
83550
