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Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity

Test Details
Test Details
Sample Requirements
Sample Requirements
Order Code
16249
CPT
83550
Test Details
Synonyms

UIBC

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Colorimetric

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Portion of transferrin not bound to iron. Reflects iron availability.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube or Red-top tube or Green-top (Heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Order Code
16249
CPT
83550
Test Details
Synonyms

UIBC

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Colorimetric

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Portion of transferrin not bound to iron. Reflects iron availability.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube or Red-top tube or Green-top (Heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days