IRON TRF
Iron/Transferrin, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2259
Synonyms:
TIBC
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
An early a.m. draw is recommended.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
CPT Codes:
83540 - Iron (EAP 30013480)
84466 - Transferrin (EAP 30015400)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Test Includes:
Iron, Transferrin, Percent Saturation, Total iron binding capacity
Reference Ranges:
IRON
Males:
65 - 175
μg/dL
Females:
50 - 170
μg/dL
TRANSFERRIN
215 - 365
mg/dL
PERCENT SATURATION
15 - 50
%
TOTAL IRON-BINDING CAPACITY
250 - 425
μg/dL