TSAT
24 hours
Immunoturbidimetric
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
It represents the percentage of transferrin bound to iron, and is used to evaluate iron availability—especially in the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia or iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis.
Serum or Plasma
0.5 mL
Gel-barrier tube or Red-top tube or Green-top (Heparin) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | See Individual tests |